Five Grandma's cookie recipes for the Advent season to bake
For me, the scent of cinnamon, vanilla, and freshly baked cookies is as much a part of Advent as candlelight 🕯️ and cozy evenings ❄️. Baking these sweet treats is more than just a tradition; it's a step back in time to childhood. My grandma's recipes remind me of times when we stood together in the kitchen—me covered in flour, her armed with endless patience ❤️. Today, I mix these heartwarming classics with international favorites and serve them all on one of my handmade wooden serving boards 🪵.
Here are five cookie recipes to sweeten the Advent season – suitable for every occasion and every baking skill level.
1. Simple & nostalgic: Butter cookies from Grandma's baking book (Germany) 🇩🇪
Grandma's butter cookies are a must for the first Advent. They're easy to make yet incredibly delicious 😋. Her secret? A little more butter than the recipe calls for.
Recipe:
Serving idea:
Place the cookies on your wooden board and decorate them with fir branches 🌲 and Christmas balls 🎄. A few icing decorations transform them into little works of art.
2. Buttery soft & royal: Shortbread from Scotland 🏴
Shortbread brings coziness into the home—perfect with a cup of tea ☕ or hot cocoa 🍫. It's a winter treat that reminds the palate of a little vacation.
Recipe:
Serving idea:
Cut shortbread into small squares and arrange on your board with a jar of jam 🍓 or lemon curd 🍋 for a British touch.
3. Vanilla Dreams: Vanilla Crescents from Austria 🇦🇹
Every time I bake vanilla crescents, I think of the little homemade cookie bags I used to give away at Christmas 🎁. They were always the first to disappear.
Recipe:
Serving idea:
Arrange the croissants on the serving board in the shape of a heart ❤️ – because the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach.
4. Caramel Dreams: Alfajores from Argentina 🇦🇷
Alfajores are a South American caramel dream – the moment you bite into them, you immediately sense their special aroma. They're a bit more time-consuming to prepare, but the end result is worth every effort.
Recipe:
Serving idea:
Dust the alfajores with powdered sugar and present them on your wooden board like little snowballs ❄️.
5. Spicy & crispy: Florentines from Italy 🇮🇹
Florentines radiate pure elegance and are reminiscent of the loving preparation of an Italian nonna 👵🏻.
Recipe:
Serving idea:
Place the Florentines on your serving board and garnish them with a sprig of rosemary 🌿 – a highlight not only in terms of taste but also visually.
Whether simple or sophisticated, baking cookies is the epitome of Advent for me 🌟. It's not only enriching because of the wonderful aroma that fills the home, but also because of the joy that comes with presenting everything on one of my handmade wooden serving boards 🪵. It makes every moment, whether with family or friends, even more beautiful ❤️.
Bring the magic of Advent home! Our handcrafted wooden serving boards are the perfect base for your cookies 🍪, decorations 🎄, or both. Explore the collection and find your one-of-a-kind piece!
