Christmas Cookie Baking Day Guide: Stress-Free Treats with Lehi Mills
There’s something magical about a kitchen filled with the smell of warm cookies, melted chocolate, and holiday spices. Whether you're prepping neighbor gifts, baking with kids, or hosting your annual cookie exchange, Lehi Mills premium baking mixes make it effortless to enjoy the best Christmas cookie recipes without the holiday stress. This guide is filled with creative, festive, and simple bakes you can make using ingredients you already love.
Why a Christmas Cookie Baking Day is a Must
A baking day isn’t just about making treats—it’s about making memories. From frosting cookies to singing Christmas music and sneaking tastes of warm cookies straight from the oven, these moments become cherished traditions. With Lehi Mills baking and breakfast mixes, you can enjoy the fun without complicated steps or long ingredient lists.
Prep for a Stress-Free Holiday Baking Day
Before you begin, make your day smooth and enjoyable by gathering essentials:
Lehi Mills cookie, muffin, and brownie mixes
Butter, eggs, water, vegetable oil & sour cream
Mixing bowls and spatulas
Festive mix-ins (peppermint, caramel bits, sprinkles)
Cookie cutters & parchment paper
Holiday tins and ribbons for packaging cookies
With high-quality mixes doing the heavy lifting, you can focus on creating delicious Christmas cookie recipes easy enough for all ages.
Classic Sugar Cookies for Decorating
Start your cookie baking day with the timeless classic: buttery, soft sugar cookies using Lehi Mills Sugar Cookie Mix. They roll out beautifully, cut cleanly, and bake into perfectly golden cookies ready for decorating.
Add frosting, sprinkles, edible glitter, or holiday candies to make these the centerpiece of your holiday cookie recipes line-up.
Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Take your Lehi Mills Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix and transform it into thick, chewy caramel cookie bars that taste like a gourmet bakery treat—without the extra effort.
How to make them:
Prepare the Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix per package directions
Press half the dough into a baking pan
Add a layer of soft caramel pieces or caramel sauce
Press the remaining dough on top
Bake until golden and gooey
These bars are rich, decadent, and the perfect addition to your list of the best holiday cookie recipes for gifting or parties.
White Chocolate Raspberry Soufflé (Using Lehi Mills Raspberry Muffin Mix)
For an elevated but surprisingly simple dessert, use Lehi Mills Raspberry Muffin Mix to create a festive white chocolate raspberry soufflé.
Directions:
Prepare the muffin mix batter adding 4 eggs (instead of the 2 it calls for) and one cup of sour cream
Divide into ramekins
Bake until puffed and lightly golden
While baking, prepare white chocolate hot fudge by combining 1/2 cup butter, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, and 1 cup white chocolate chips over the stove on medium heat
After allowing the cakes to cool, fill centers with white fudge mixture
The result? A light, airy, berry-sweet soufflé that looks impressive but requires minimal effort—a must-try among Christmas recipes easy and elegant enough for Christmas dinner.
Mint Brownie Lava Cake Topped with Ice Cream
Take Lehi Mills Mint Brownie Mix to indulgent new heights with this mint-infused lava cake topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Instructions:
Prepare the Brownie Mix as instructed adding two additional eggs
Fill greased ramekins halfway
While baking, prepare hot fudge by combining 1/2 cup butter, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, and 1 cup milk chocolate chips over the stove on medium heat
Drizzle over baked cakes and serve warm with vanilla ice cream
It’s rich, warm, gooey, and tastes like a winter wonderland in dessert form—perfect for your best Christmas recipes collection.
Set Up a Festive Mix-Ins Bar
Let everyone create their own cookie masterpiece by starting with Lehi Mills mixes and offering festive additions:
Holiday M&Ms
Crushed peppermint
Caramel bits
White chocolate chunks
Toasted nuts
Sprinkles
A toppings bar makes your baking day more interactive and keeps things fun, creative, and stress-free.
Package Your Cookies Like a Pro
December is the best time to share your baked goods. Package your cookies and bars with:
Decorative tins
Cellophane bags tied with ribbon
Parchment-lined bakery boxes
Gift tags, recipe cards, and handwritten notes
Your homemade treats—especially when made with Lehi Mills mixes—are guaranteed to be the highlight of the season.
Final Tips for a Smooth Christmas Cookie Baking Day
Bake in batches with cooling racks ready
Keep parchment paper handy for quick cleanup
Prep dough ahead if baking with younger kids
Play Christmas music and enjoy warm cocoa breaks
Store finished cookies in airtight containers
With Lehi Mills premium mixes, you can enjoy all the fun of holiday baking with none of the fuss. These festive desserts are easy, delicious, and perfect for celebrating the season with the people you love.
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