Break out your whisks and buckle up – we're making 800 cookies in 3 hours, and you're taking them all home! Cookie boxes are all over social media during the holidays, but actually making one can feel overwhelming. This hands-on class will show you how to turn a few base recipes into a dazzling array of festive cookies with smart techniques and…
Break out your whisks and buckle up – we're making 800 cookies in 3 hours, and you're taking them all home! Cookie boxes are all over social media during the holidays, but actually making one can feel overwhelming. This hands-on class will show you how to turn a few base recipes into a dazzling array of festive cookies with smart techniques and clever variations. You’ll go home with a box full of beautifully baked treats and the confidence to create your own cookie traditions at home.
What to Expect
- Hands-on instruction for a wide variety of cookie styles and techniques
- Demonstration of how to build multiple cookies from one base dough
- Tips for batching, decorating, and storing cookies for gift-giving
- A full cookie box and detailed recipe packet to take home
- Coffee, tea, and soft drinks included; additional beverages available for purchase
Please let us know about any food allergies at checkout. This class includes wheat, dairy, and eggs. We are not able to accommodate gluten allergies in our flour-filled teaching kitchen.
Who This Course Is For
This event is great for bakers of all levels, especially beginners to intermediates. Perfect for:
- Bakers looking to start a cookie box or cookie swap tradition
- People who love holiday baking but want some guidance and inspiration
- Anyone who wants to make a lot of cookies with a joyful group
What to Bring
- A festive attitude and (recommended) something to transport your cookie haul home! Aprons, course materials, and ingredients are provided.
Recipes
Shortbread Variations (from one base dough):
- Jam Streusel Bars
- Rolled Shapes (dipped in glaze)
- Jam Sandwich Cookies
- Slice-and-Bake Logs with Sparkly Sugar Edges
Additional Cookies:
- Sugar Cookies
- Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
- Thin & Crispy Gingerbread
- Buttery Jam Thumbprints
- Cookie Icing for Decorating
Meet Your Instructor
Elana Berusch is a baker and food scientist who loves to play with her food and push the boundaries of pastry. She believes that baking can and should be accessible to anyone who has the desire to learn, and strives to demystify recipes and techniques that seem intimidating. When she's not baking, Elana can be found hosting silly parties for friends, doing arts & crafts, or gardening.
