Christmas Cookies - Pinwheels + Checkerboard Cookies - FOOD PHOTO SHOOT

gringalicious (78) in photography • 7 years ago

Merry Christmas!

I think I've said that many times to everyone today, but what can I say, I'm a Christmas freak I guess. Sorry, not sorry.

I hope you're having a beautiful Christmas so far and maybe even getting some snow (We ARE!!!) I've been dreaming of a white Christmas for 4 years and now it's here.

So, these are tradition for me to make every Christmas and I just wanted to share them with you guys today.

I’ve seen lots of versions but this is the one I like the best!

So have a wonderful day and bake some cookies. xoxoxoxoxoxo! Merry Christmas!!!

ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D5300 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more in my INTRO POST.

And, by the way, to all the minnows out there, my intro post did a huge $0.21. The key to success on Steemit is to be consistent and persistent.

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Want some other recipes to try? Here's my most recent food posts!

Recipe available upon request to the first Steemian friend who says today's words : "Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal"

AND A HUGE MASSIVE SHOUT OUT TO@rigaronib for designing my logo!!!!

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7 years ago by gringalicious (78)

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ryacha21 (61) · 7 years ago

Oh. It is a nice photo. I love it.

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danizaharie (69) · 7 years ago

This is yummy! Send me one cake by email :)

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gringalicious (78) · 7 years ago

one cake by email, coming soon

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herverisson (70) · 7 years ago

Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal :-)
Lovely, @gringalicous ! Actually my mother does the same checkered kind :)

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gringalicious (78) · 7 years ago

Great job on reading the post @herverisson. I just shared the recipe above but here's an upvote for being so close. Merry Christmas!

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herverisson (70) · 7 years ago

damn it! One minute too late ^^

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pariza (50) · 7 years ago (edited)

Excellent Christmas cookies food pictures. Looking delicious. Following you and upvoted. Merry Christmas . "Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal"

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gringalicious (78) · 7 years ago

Haha, that's great that you always catch the word. Here's the recipe and Merry Christmas @pariza!

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder for chocolate dough (see note)
2 tablespoons dry beet powder for red dough (see note)
a few drops of food coloring

Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Beat butter and sugar together until creamed. Beat in eggs, salt, and vanilla. Mix in flour 1 cup at a time until combined. If adding dye or cocoa powder mix in last.

For Checkerboard Cookies:
Divide the dough in half. Set aside one half and mix 1/4 cup cocoa powder into the other half.
Now you want to make 2 equal rectangles. Roll the vanilla dough into a rectangle about 3/8 inch thick and cut into an 8x12 inch rectangle with squared corners; repeat this step for chocolate dough as well. Stack them together and align edges evenly. Cut in half and carefully lift one half on top of other (make sure to alternate the colors) and, again, align corners.
Now cut through top of your four-layer rectangle to make 3/8 slices with a sharp knife. Alternate colors and lay slices on their side in stacks of 4 and align edges. You should have about 5 logs of dough with checkered ends now. Place them on a parchment lined tray and wrap gently but tightly in plastic and place in fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.
When ready to bake, use a sharp knife to cut 3/4 inch slices and Place them at least 1-inch apart on a parchment lined baking tray. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until very lightly browned on edges. Remove from oven and cool completely. Store in an air-tight container for up to 1 week.

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pariza (50) · 7 years ago

Thanks @gringalicious

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mzkara (49) · 7 years ago

Nice
Looks yummy
Thanks for the recipe @gringalicious

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readante (59) · 7 years ago

okay , nooooow I am hungry :)

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forever-gala (66) · 7 years ago

Perfect , as always 😍😍😍

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gringalicious (78) · 7 years ago

That is so sweet, thanks so much @forever-gala

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cryptolawyerita (52) · 7 years ago

merry christmas

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makesushi (62) · 7 years ago

Happy Holidays!

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angwyn (32) · 7 years ago

Oh, I saw a recipe for checkerboard cookies just yesterday in my mum's old school cook book, and like all food photography from the 60's and 70's the colours seem really plastic-like and not at all delicious. I did not know they can look like.... yummie. Now I want her to make them. She hates me now :)

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startrick (25) · 7 years ago

it's look amazing!
I'd love to see more from your cookies☺

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gentlehuman (48) · 7 years ago

It's awesome that you took the time to make those by yourself, they look inviting!

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gringalicious (78) · 7 years ago

Oh, thank you so much @gentlehuman!

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andreia.loops (38) · 7 years ago

your cookies look amazing! great skills :D

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gringalicious (78) · 7 years ago

Thank you so much @andreia.loops!

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mrsfox (53) · 7 years ago

mmm yummyyy Amazing cookies ;)
Christmas is about spending time with family and friends. It’s about creating happy memories that will last a lifetime. Merry Christmas to you and your family! dear @gringalicious

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gringalicious (78) · 7 years ago

And the same to you and yours @mrsfox! Thanks!

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gamainvegas (41) · 7 years ago

Better hide them treats from the Wet Bandits.
Merry Christmas @ gringalicious!

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suchi (50) · 7 years ago (edited)

merry christmas [email protected]'s tasty recipe

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gringalicious (78) · 7 years ago

Thanks @suchi!

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purpleangel (35) · 7 years ago

Thanks for the amazing sharing and recipe :)

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minnowsupport (70) · 7 years ago

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criptomaster (52) · 7 years ago

Awesome cookies! :D Looks delicious :D

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gringalicious (78) · 7 years ago

Thanks @criptomaster!

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journeyoflife (67) · 7 years ago

How did you make these ? Like did you get special colors to add in them ?

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gringalicious (78) · 7 years ago

Yes, you just add some food coloring to the dough and roll them out. Thanks @journeyoflife

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gavinthegreat (59) · 7 years ago

Nice work @gringalicious!

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gringalicious (78) · 7 years ago

Thanks @gavinthegreat! Merry Christmas!

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fedesox (64) · 7 years ago

Happy holidays @gringalicious 😊 it’s admirable that you dedicate some time for blogging even on Christmas.

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yairdd (67) · 7 years ago

Christmas photo shoot is the best kind of photography.

Looks amazing!

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tuyendg (56) · 7 years ago

Haha. so excited with your cake
It is very eye catching

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noboxes (67) · 7 years ago

These are going to be an awesome addition today!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! & STEEM ON!!

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gringalicious (78) · 7 years ago

Same to you @noboxes!

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diya28 (53) · 7 years ago

merry christmas

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zarfot (43) · 7 years ago

Wow
Can make anyone crave for a sweet tooth
Good representation and picture
🍪

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gringalicious (78) · 7 years ago

Thanks and have a great Christmas @zarfot!

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zarfot (43) · 7 years ago

You too fam

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albertoyago (53) · 7 years ago

ahhhhhh @gringalicious ! it all looks really delicious! upvoted and followed (please feel free to upvote and follow back ) Greetings from Spain! :)

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injiskitchen (66) · 7 years ago

Wow! i can't wait to make some thanks for sharing, Merry xmas ♥

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mladenpaunovic (51) · 7 years ago (edited)

Merry Christmas to you! Enjoy these beautiful holidays with your beautiful cookies! :D I love your work and you have my full support ;) Also, I would appreciate if you could check out my profile and leave some support, I do photography too ;)

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syedwaqas (41) · 7 years ago

Hi,@gringalicious nice Christmas cookies food pictures.Following you and upvoted.
Happy Merry Christmas enjoy your holidays

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eveuncovered (76) · 7 years ago

My mum makes those checkered cookies too but only 2x2, you are a pro :D

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fullofhope (61) · 7 years ago

Oh yeah, yummyliciousness yet again!!

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gringalicious (78) · 7 years ago

That's so sweet of you @fullofhope!

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licky (35) · 7 years ago

Awesome photographer has been very nice thanks to give you such a beautiful photo in front of us

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angi (50) · 7 years ago

I LOVE it!! :)

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bitton (53) · 7 years ago

That just made me hungry...
And you just got yourself a new follower.

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maryahoc (43) · 7 years ago

Wow pinwheels and checkerboard cookies are looking delicious.....it's amazing thank you for sharing this with us.

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pehchanmusicshiv (25) · 7 years ago

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed most commonly on 25 December as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.