I remember my first holiday meal after I was married. I was stressed and all but everything came out pretty good. I had helped my mom cook for a long time so I pretty much had it all under control. It was the timing of having things done together that had me going the most LOL.

I feel badly this year as I haven't had the time to bake like I normally do. I took over the baking after my mom passed in 1981. She used to be known as the "Cookie Monster" because she made tons of cookies and sweets. Boy were they good!

If I have time during the month of December I usually make the following:

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter Cookies
Empire Biscuit Cookies
Shortbread cookies or bars
Banana Bread
Pumpkin Bread
Jewish Coffee Cake
Chocolate Pistachio Cake
Pepperoni & Cheese Bread

I've never gotten along with dough so baking pies has never been one of my things. I can't even make homemade pizza dough I'm so bad with it LOL.

I hope everyone enjoys their special treats!