Santa's Cookie-Baking Elves

Dexter got really into the Christmas cookie baking spirit this year. He diligently helped with every aspect and relished showing Daddy his skills. First, cover the surface evenly with flour.

Next, gently roll out the dough. Be careful not to push down too hard. When you get to the edges, lift up the rolling pin.

Try to get the cookie cutters as close to each other as possible without overlapping. Be sure to push down on all parts of the cookie cutter.

Carefully place the cookies on the cookie sheet and decorate with chocolate chips. Then Mommy can put them in the oven.







We spent a few hours baking the gingerbread cookies as a family. We made gingerbread people big and small to populate our gingerbread village and some greenery (trees and holly leaves) for landscaping. The village also has one reindeer, a star, and a silver bell (for on top of the school).