Sugar Cookie Cutouts!

I sat down today going through my drawer of recipes and decided to start getting a list together for Christmas Cookies this year. I know I'm like way ahead of schedule, but I wanna be ready to go. There will be the traditional cookies, like these sugar cookies, but I want to try a few new cookies. If I get some ideas I can test them out instead of waiting until baking day with my Mom and Grandmother. I had every intention of having a totally lazy day since I was off work but for some reason, I just can't do it. I was up early and ready to go, well after a few Vanilla Bean Lattes (post coming soon). Anywho, I decided that since I have yet to make sugar cookies this year, I usually do for every holiday, it was time! I've been craving them for a few days so it was perfect that I was off today. I'm ready for the holidays and can't wait to try out some new cookies. Here are some photos I took along the baking way today. Enjoy...

Caramel Sauce

Spiced Caramel Macchiato and Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

In this post I've included 2 recipes for Caramel Sauce and a recipe for a Caramel Macchiato.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

I wanted to try something different with pumpkin so I started searching the net. I came across this recipe. I decided to give them a try. I did alter a few things and used a Whipped Cream Cheese Filling instead of the recipe filling. They were a total hit! I decided I would share my version of the recipe. The photo I took (above) was voted the 2nd favorite photo on allrecipes.com on October 1st!! I was only 4 votes behind the winner. Made me so happy!

The Star Chicken Pot Pie

I decided to title this "The Star Chicken Pot Pie" because I knew it would be the best I've had. :)