We started our Christmas baking this year with a special shortbread recipe.  It is one of my favourites – it just melts in your mouth.

Making shortbread

Making shortbread

Placing dough on cookie sheet

Placing dough on cookie sheet

My two granddaughters (with Dad’s supervision) helped with this baking.  I remember baking when I was younger – getting the beaters was the best part.

The best part of baking

The best part of baking …

Cutting the cherry decorations for the shortbread

Cutting the cherry decorations

Adding the decorations

Adding the decorations

Finished baking shortbread

All done!

One recipe down and 10 more to go.

Eva