Pintertest Kitchen: Baking Day 2012 Edition

Every year, right before Christmas, I turn on my oven.

Lock my front door.

And go into hibernation for one full day.

 And I bake my heart out.

All year long, I pin recipes in anticipation for my big baking day.

It quite possibly is my favorite day of the year.

 This year, I made one special exception, and allowed my sweet friend Cari to join me for a few hours.

We spent countless hours baking in my kitchen when she was back in high school, and she was home for a quick visit during the Holidays. 

 My lovely Pink Kitchen Aid shines her brightest on Baking Day.

She was made for this.

I gave my first go at making Madelines after being given a pan by my sister.

I used this recipe, and they turned out picture perfect.

And I made my most favorite cookies of all time, Spumoni Cookies, which I blogged about before here. 

They look amazing, and taste incredible.

I ADORE these cookies.

I have been dreaming about making Kaylee's Pumpkin Molasses Cookies for over a month.

Her recipe is featured over at Katy's Place for Jolly Holiday!

They were a HUGE hit with my dad, who is a big molasses fan.

And these I have had pinned for a VERY long time.

Sea-Salted Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies.

They were divine.

And looked so pretty too.

I used to make Seven Layer Bars all the time out of my favorite cookbook,

Southern Living at Home.

They were long overdue.

And these Butterscotch Brownies were my personal fav.

I used real espresso instead of espresso powder, because I wasn't sure what it was.

Next time, I'd probably just omit it all together.

But the optional salted pecans - they will stay. 

They made this recipe shine.

And of course, Keri's Fudge, made a repeat appearance this year. 

Pure chocolate goodness right there.

These little boxes of goodies got passed out to a few local friends and family.

I love the color and variety in them.

Nothing like spreading Christmas Cheer in the form of sugar, butter, and chocolate.

This month I definitely BAKED IT.
Linking up with Jessica!