While we've all been celebrating the pleasures of summer, Food Network Kitchens has been immersed in developing the holiday lineup of cookies for 12 Days of Cookies newsletter. Many of you may be be surprised to learn that the kitchen starts working on these recipes in May, allowing them months to test for the best method, flavor, storage and fun-factor.
Last week, they organized a tasting to get some fresh palates and insight into the project. After all, these poor souls have been eating butter, sugar and flour in a myriad of combinations for weeks on end.
Here we are, the Cookie Committee, hard at work. We're tasting and evaluating each cookie (and washing them down with ice-cold milk) to help assure you get the best cookies ever this December. As you can probably tell, we take our job very seriously.
Judging from our experience, this is going to be a very exciting cookie year — I think you’ll all be pleased. I wish I could tell you more, but we’ve been sworn to secrecy. Don’t forget to sign up for the 2007 12 Days of Cookies newsletter!
Comments (21)
The 12 days of cookies? This is the first time I've heard of the 12 days of cookies. I'm a big cooking channel fan. How do you get a job as a cookie judge? What a way to make a buck. I can hardly wait to see the cookies you come up with.
Posted by Easy Cookie Recipe | July 16, 2007 5:58 PM
Posted on July 16, 2007 17:58
Hmmmm... in the event that you need extra people to try out the recipes, feel free to let me know!! I'd love to be a "home test" baker!!
His,
Mrs. U
Posted by Mrs. U | July 16, 2007 10:53 PM
Posted on July 16, 2007 22:53
Yum! Cookies! If you need an independent judge....Pick Me!
Posted by Sharon | July 17, 2007 6:59 PM
Posted on July 17, 2007 18:59
I have subscribed to the 12 Days of Cookies in the past and have enjoyed making many of the recipes. I know the best of the best will be in store for us this year.
Marilyn White
1916 Dilmont Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Posted by Marilyn White | October 17, 2007 3:27 AM
Posted on October 17, 2007 03:27
I've seen the 12 days of cookies since it's inception but wanted to know how one submits a recipe for consideration.
Thanks for any information
Posted by Jim | October 18, 2007 7:09 PM
Posted on October 18, 2007 19:09
Hi Jim
All the recipes are developed by Food Network Kitchens. Sometimes Emeril has contests (contests are posted on the bottom of our home page)where you can enter cookies. Good luck!
Suki
Food Network
Posted by Suki | October 18, 2007 7:45 PM
Posted on October 18, 2007 19:45
I've subscribed in the past and now some of the 12 days of cookies recipies are now expected every single year.
Usually I'll bake 4 or more from each series.
Has anyone (not on the cookie committee) made all 12 recipes each year?
Posted by Bj | November 16, 2007 2:49 PM
Posted on November 16, 2007 14:49
I'd love to see some yummy recipes for diabetics..I was the original cookie monster til i found out i'm a diabetic, but my love for cookies stands firm!
Posted by Lani | November 16, 2007 8:43 PM
Posted on November 16, 2007 20:43
Can you please come up with a cookie that is gluten free !!!!! PLEASE !!!
I can't eat wheat flour, and it's killing me not to have cookies.
thanks
Stephanie
Posted by Stephanie | November 17, 2007 4:40 AM
Posted on November 17, 2007 04:40
Hi Stephanie
We had a gluten-free cookie last year, Coconut-Cranberry Macaroon http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_34820,00.html and there will be another one this year — I just can't ruin the surprise and tell you what it is yet.
Suki
Posted by Suki | November 17, 2007 2:54 PM
Posted on November 17, 2007 14:54
I enjoy the 12 days of cookies last year was the first year I tryed them and it was a big hit with family. I would love to be one of your cookie tester. Happy Hoilday to all.
Pattie
Posted by Pattie Champagne | November 17, 2007 5:15 PM
Posted on November 17, 2007 17:15
Can anyone send me the Ingredients for the 2002 cookie recipe for Coconut Macaroons? I have all the rest of the recipe but the ingredients have disappeared.
I would really appreciate it.
Thanks
SuziAnne
Posted by SuziAnne | November 18, 2007 6:52 PM
Posted on November 18, 2007 18:52
Me encantan las galletas y desde el 2003 recibo las recetas de las galletas de navidad y mi familia esta encantada. La que mas me han gustado son las Maamoul. Cuento los dias para recibir las primeras recetas. Congratulations!
Posted by Dalia | November 22, 2007 12:54 AM
Posted on November 22, 2007 00:54
I can't wait till the new cookies come out! I don't purchase presents, instead I spend tons of time making cookies, breads, and pastries to give out in lieu. The 'traditional' is getting old and need some new ones to try. Thanks food network, I have made many already this month and am waiting for some new ones. Keep 'em rolling! I CAN'T WAIT !
Posted by Becky | November 25, 2007 2:51 AM
Posted on November 25, 2007 02:51
Hey cookie friends. I need an awesome recipe for chocolate biscotti any suggestions would be appreciate. If you have one please send it over to me at poohbjs@aol.com
Thank you and happy holidays
~B
Posted by barbara | November 25, 2007 12:36 PM
Posted on November 25, 2007 12:36
I love to bake and am always looking for new recipes to try. The 12 Days of Cookies is something I anticipate for months! I've yet to try each recipe for one season, but I enjoy reading the recipes and learning about various flavor combinations.
Posted by Velma Armijo | November 27, 2007 2:34 PM
Posted on November 27, 2007 14:34
Like Stephanie, I need gluten free cookie recipes. I am desparately trying to find a Giada cookie recipe that used to be on the food network site. It was a lacy almond (very thin) sandwich cookie with chocolate in the middle. It was my favorite cookie recipe before I became gluten intolerant. There was very little flour in it, so I'm hoping I can adapt it. I emailed the Everyday Italian show, but got no response. Can anyone dig up this recipe?
Posted by Jill | December 1, 2007 4:39 PM
Posted on December 1, 2007 16:39
I have to say I'm disappointed with the cookies so far. I like creativity, but they're all so far out of the mainstream that none of them are suitable to give for Christmas. Thanks for all your hard work, but next time, remember it's for Christmas!
Posted by Jennifer | December 6, 2007 3:53 AM
Posted on December 6, 2007 03:53
I'm a big fan of the 12 days of cookies and would like to be considered as a judge.
Posted by Krisy | December 6, 2007 8:29 PM
Posted on December 6, 2007 20:29
I thoroughly enjoy the 12 Days of Cookies and have added the 12 Days to part of my holiday traditions. I'd like to see a few "healthier alternatives" once in a while, for those who are watching their diet and weight a little.
Keep up the good work!
Posted by Karen | December 9, 2007 12:17 PM
Posted on December 9, 2007 12:17
I love the 12 days of Christmas cookies but they all need eggs. Our grand daughter is allergic to eggs and we would love some eggless recipes for cookies and any other holiday treats.
Posted by Diana | December 18, 2007 2:41 AM
Posted on December 18, 2007 02:41