The Annual Cookie Bake

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My BFFL Beth grew up in a Southern home in the northern part of Florida. (Don’t try to make sense of it…just go with it.) Her aunt would hold an annual cookie bake where family & friends would gather to her home to bake and decorate sugar cookies for Christmas. When Beth moved to Miami, she wanted to keep that tradition alive with her little family and the kids that she knew. Thus, The Annual Cookie Bake was born.

This past year was the 11th year that I was in attendance at this fun event. (I’ve been going since I was pregnant with “Little Ricky.”) It really wouldn’t be December without it.

Beth makes tons of dough for sugar cookies and vats of special frosting that she won’t share the recipe for. The tables get set up in her backyard (it’s Miami after all) with tablecloths, waxed paper, rolling pins, cookie cutters, and a special flour & sugar mixture. There are plenty of cookie sheets and parent helpers around to make sure the little hands continue to roll and cut.

Once the cookies are all baked to perfection and cooled, they are brought back out to the kiddos for decorating fun. With frosting, plastic knives, and plenty of sprinkles, the kids enjoy bringing their cookies “to life”…and maybe licking some fingers too. The finished products are placed in waxed paper lined shirt boxes and ready to head home to enjoy!

This year was a little harder for Beth, so I stepped in and helped with the shopping. I headed to my local Target to pick up some items that she needed.

First up, LOTS of flour & sugar!

The cookies wouldn’t be cute without these babies!!

And with so many kids wanting to cut cookies at the same time, you can never have too many cookie cutters! (Don’t you just love the price?)

A little something special for the Mommies! (Don’t judge….there will be a lot of screaming children & chaos everywhere!)

Here are some of the cookies that the kids made. Keep in mind I said KIDS……not pieces of artwork, but they were still yummy!

My shopping was even easier with a gift card for Target right on my phone!

Target seriously has EVERYTHING you could possibly need for ANYTHING! I won’t admit that I also found myself in the women’s clothing, shoes, and housewares aisles…well, at least I won’t admit it to my husband!

What celebration are you getting ready for and what would you buy with your Target gift card?

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*Disclaimer: Although I was compensated for this post, my FREQUENT visits to Target and opinions are always my own!*

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Elena says
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I am getting ready for my son’s birthday celebration. I would buy party supplies and toys

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  A perfect celebration to get ready for!
  
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Barbara Ranson says
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I would buy a cute top for Christmas!

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  LOVE the clothes at Target!
  
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Amanda Sakovitz says
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I am getting ready for Christmas Eve and then my friend’s wedding. I would use it to buy makeup and groceries.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  LOVE that Target is a one stop shop!
  
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steve weber says
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I’m getting ready for Christmas.. I would use this giftcard to buy some mixers, snacks, napkins and some cutlery.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Great way to get ready!
  
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nicole dz says
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I will be throwing my sister’s baby shower soon, so this would be great to get some party supplies and snacks with this gift card.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Congratulations to you both! Target is a great place for those items!
  
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Mary Happymommy says
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I’m getting ready to celebrate Christmas. I would buy ornaments, especially after the holidays when they’re on clearance.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  The BEST time to go to the Christmas section at Target! It’s a tradition in my family!
  
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Jessica To says
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I’m getting ready for our family get together for Christmas. I would buy snacks and maybe a new sweater for me!

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Gotta get something for yourself!
  
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Elle P. says
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I am getting ready for a wedding I have in a couple weeks and I’d use the gift card towards the gift.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  VERY good idea! They have great home items.
  
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Nataly Carbonell says
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I am getting ready for xmas and NYE and I’d buy food 🙂

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Don’t forget the wine!
  
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kelly D says
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I am getting ready for Christmas and I would buy baking supplies with the gift card.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Save me some!
  
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Jeanne S says
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Im getting ready for christmas! I need baking supplies as well and would use the gift card for that!!!

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Can’t wait for the cookies!
  
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Jaime B says
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I’m getting ready for Christmas and I can use the gift card for stocking stuffers for my family!!!

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  I’m in your same boat…need stocking stuffers too!
  
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shelly peterson says
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I am getting ready for Christmas. I would use it to buy groceries.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  They have a great section for that at Target!
  
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Kristen says
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We’re getting ready for Christmas. I’d buy baking supplies.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  SAVE ME SOME!
  
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Janet W. says
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We are getting ready to celebrate Christmas at our house! I would use this to buy groceries to feed our guests and stocking stuffers for my grandsons!

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Good plan!
  
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Lisa Laughlin says
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I’m having family over Christmas morning. I still need to pick up paper plates, napkins, food and last minute stocking stuffers.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  You know Target is a great place for all of this!
  
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Karen Glatt says
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I am getting read to have my Christmas Eve party that I have every year, and I would buy some great deals on Clearence clothes items!

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  LOVE the clearance section!
  
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Ashley Tucker says
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I’m getting ready for Christmas so I would get some decorations and food,

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Great idea!
  
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Stephanie Jones says
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i would buy food for my news year party

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Love that you are a planner!!
  
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Heather Dawn says
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I am getting ready to celebrate a new baby! I would buy diapers, wipes, and a warm blanket!

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  And you will need TONS of all of that!!
  
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Tara says
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We are getting ready for Christmas. I would buy cake mixes!

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Oooohhh….what kind of cake?!
  
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Linda F. says
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I am getting ready for a family get together this week and I can use the gift card to get snacks and other party items.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Love a good party!
  
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meredith says
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Im getting ready to celebrate my anniversary! I need to get my man a gift!

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Those are the hardest gifts to buy!! (At least in my case…)
  
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Erika W. says
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We are getting ready to celebrate Christmas and then our anniversary on the 28th. I would probably use it to buy new towels for our bathroom.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Aahhhh! I need new towels too! I’ve had the same ones since my wedding shower!
  
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Katie J says
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We are getting ready for Christmas, and I would buy groceries. Can always use those!

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Can never have enough food in the house….especially with 3 boys in the house!
  
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Heather Hayes Panjon says
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I’m Getting Ready For A New Year’s Eve Celebration, I’d Buy Lot’s Of Snacks And Party Décor!

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Allicia says
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I’m going to be celebrating with all sides of the family, luckily everyone lives pretty close so I don’t have to travel too far.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Sounds like fun!
  
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GB says
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I am getting ready for a New Year’s Eve party at my house and I’d love to get party supplies and food at Target for it.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Don’t forget the party hats & noisemakers!
  
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Birdiebee says
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I am getting ready for 14 people for Christmas Eve, Christmas Breakfast and Christmas Dinner. I would buy my granddaughter leggings as Target is the only place I can find them to fit.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  The leggings at Target are great!! Hope you win!
  
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Susan Christy says
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I’m ready for Christmas, so I guess I’m getting ready for New Year’s Eve. Need to buy party supplies, pop, chips, etc.

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- Alexis Prieto says
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  Those are the BEST items to get!!
  
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laurajacobson says
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Oh we are getting ready for Christmas also, but ran a little short this month so we didnt get to do the cut out cookies! I told him we will do them after Christmas…so I would love to pick up the stuff like you did for the cut out cookies! So fun!!!!

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courtney b says
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my bday is next week! 🙂 so I would get myself a bday gift!!!

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janetfaye says
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I am getting ready for our family New Years Eve get together. The gift card would go for some of the food that I will need.

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Jennifer Marie says
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I am getting ready for my son’s birthday. I would buy party supplies and a present for my son.

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jalapenomamamn says
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I’m getting ready for a brother’s birthday party.
And I’d buy his gift and birthday decorations.
form name Barbara Montag
thank you

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Shelley says
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I would buy holiday decorations & supplies in the after Christmas sale to use for next year.

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Denise L says
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We’re hosting a NY Day party. I could definitely use some Target money for that!

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Sonya Morris says
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My mom’s birthday is coming up. I would use the gift card for clothes for my kids.

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Melissa Teears says
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My son’s birthday is coming up. I would spend the gift card on new clothes for him. He just had an unsuspected growth spurt midseason.

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Sarah Hayes says
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Im already getting ready for my daughters bday and Id love to buy her a few things from target. new clothes for her would be great

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Kim Kihega says
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My son’s birthday is coming up next month. I would buy some party supplies or a present or two for him.

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velezita says
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My daughter’s birthday is on the 29th – I always try to make it special. I would use the card for whatever we needed at the time… maybe stock up on some trash bags and grab some food items.

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Madonna D (@avrilsgranny) says
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My grandson has a birthday coming up. I need to buy party decor for him.

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James Robert says
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No more holidays until February for me but having 5 kids and being a single dad, they are always needing something. Thank you for the chance to win

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Thomas Murphy says
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I am getting ready for a new years eve party and I would buy food and drinks.

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