Status Updates From Betty Crocker Christmas Coo...

Almond Bonbons: end result is pretty and tasty but a LOT of work. I had to modify the ingredients, too; the dough was too dry and I used the entire package of almond paste, not just half. I don't think it would have worked with only half, since I still ended up with the exact number of cookies it said it would make.

The Festive Cheese Platter is another recipe I've done before and came back to again this year. It's so easy, not so much a recipe as a guide for fancying up your standard cheese & crackers.

Just finished making the hot spiced wine recipe again. This is a go-to favorite that's been made many times in my house over the years. It's especially nice that instructions for making it ahead of time are included.

Tried the Savory Pecans recipe; made it ahead of time for Christmas brunch. Really simple and easy to make but I think my green onions were too strong because that's all I really taste.

I never really use the holiday countdown calendar but I appreciate it being here in case I need a guide.

I've had this book for many years and like its recipes quite a bit. I'm using it for Christmas again this year so I figured I'd read and review it this time around! I'm laughing at the moment because it's said "the best gift is a smile" three times already XD