There is nothing as cosy as a day spent baking in the festive season dash; filling the house with the scent of warm, sweet dough and producing delicious treats that raise a smile even before a single bite is taken out of them! The book features tips on how to host a Christmas 'cookie swap', from clever ways to display your bakes to sending out invitations, plus packaging ideas for giving home-baked treats as gifts. Decoration hints and tips and basic recipes follow, providing information on all the tools you need to bake more than 60 different cookies, from Jolly Santas, Coconut Snowballs, Frosted Fir Cones and Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups to Reindeer Pretzel Cookies and Meringue Snowmen. A joyous collection of seasonal baking recipes for all the family to enjoy.