Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Okay, I know.  I’m a bit late on both accounts.

Nonetheless, I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are geared up and ready to go for 2011!

As you might imagine, I’ve been MIA thanks to sugar cookie and cupcake orders.  Namely sugar cookie orders.  Lots of sugar cookie orders.  You know, you’ve seen the buses and the 2010 holiday cookies.  Oh, but there have also been snowflakes.  Lots and lots of snowflakes.

No need to dream of a “White Christmas” around here!

Elvis would be happy too…

So that’s what I’ve been up to.  I’m sorry I haven’t checked-in more.  After 16 hours in the kitchen, turns out all you want is a glass of wine and then bed.

The insanity in the Kristina’s Confections kitchen over the past few weeks is such a blessing… so a huge THANK YOU to everyone who ordered and who has continued to stop by my little blog.

I already have things ready to go for 2011… hope you’re in for the long haul!!!

Order Up!

I know.  It’s December 6.  Plenty of time left before the big day.  Right?

Wrong.

I’m sorry.  I hate to be the bearer of bad news.  But the fact is, you need to start thinking about it.  Start planning for it.  Start ordering for it.

Truth is, I’m already elbow deep in sugar cookie dough and waste high in royal icing.  Okay, not literally, but the holiday orders are in full swing.

So I thought I would remind you to get those orders in as soon as possible.  And no later than Saturday, December 11.  Sounds early, I know. But time doesn’t stand still.  Not even in Kristina’s Confections holiday kitchen.

Need a refresher?

Here you go…

Happy Holidays!!!

Flavor Focus: Snickerdoodle

It’s no secret… I LOVE the cinnamon/sugar combination.  Obviously, this means I LOVE LOVE LOVE snickerdoodle cookies.  I will pick them over just about any other cookie, any day of the week.

When I came across the idea of a snickerdoodle cupcake, I was sold.

And these do not disappoint.  Honestly, I think these are my favorite cupcakes I’ve made to date.  Yes, I love most of them, but these pack the perfect punch.

The base is a light cake, laced with a hint of cinnamon.  The top is crunchy and crackly, full of the comforting cinnamon and sugar flavor, just like the cookie.  The whole thing is finished with a cinnamon buttercream.

Seriously.  Heaven.  In.  Cupcake.  Form.

A Bowl Full of Peppermint Twists!

Last, but definitely not least, for the 2010 Christmas collection are… peppermint twists!

These sweet and simple cookies, made to resemble the classic peppermint candy, would be a great addition to any holiday party.  Bringing together past and present, they are sure to be a hit.

Wouldn’t they make quite a statement in a large glass bowl?

Peppermint twists (packaged two per bag) are medium cookies and priced at $35 per dozen, $22.50 per half dozen.

Don’t Forget Your Mittens!

The mitten cookies are back, this time updated and, in my opinion, even cuter than last year!

The whimsical patterns and the modern colors make these the perfect gift for anyone and everyone.  Think teachers, co-workers and friends.

If I could find a pair of mittens that looks like one of these, I might just remember to wear them!

Mittens are large cookies and priced at $45 per dozen, $27 per half dozen.  Please indicate if you want one style or an assortment of all three styles.