Baking cookies with our little girls is one of my favorite Christmas traditions. Another Christmas tradition we started a few years ago is giving to others. So I was thrilled to jump on the Betty Crocker Spread Cheer Christmas campaign as this will be a way to incorporate both traditions. It is really a nice gesture to surprise someone (a friend, neighbor, relative, or someone in need) with a freshly baked batch of wonderful Christmas cookies.
Betty Crocker cookie mixes make cookies so easy to bake and give back to those who mean a lot to us. They provide that sweet treat without needing extra time and without going through the hassle of some long grocery list and extra baking time. With all the baking that goes on in our home during the holidays, I am really looking for shortcuts and for easy. Plus, I am not good at coming up with from-scratch cookie recipes anyway, so Betty Crocker helps me out in both areas.
About 2 weeks ago, I used a packet of Betty Crocker Sugar cookie mix to bake cookies for my daughter’s birthday party. I bought the mix about a month earlier and it was just sitting in my pantry waiting to be used. Everyone loved the cookies. They were so easy to throw together and they were buttery and just the right texture. So when this new opportunity to #spread cheer came around I could not pass up on it, knowing the quality of Betty Crocker cookie mixes! These #spreadcheer mixes come in three different varieties, sugar cookie, peanut butter, and chocolate chip. For inspiration on all the lovely easy recipes you can make with Betty Crocker cookie mixes, see here.
I bought the sugar cookie mix at my local my local Meijer Grocery Store. And also bought chocolate chips, too. Because really, who resist a good chocolate chip cookie? Not I! But all I need to bake this batch of cookies was one pouch of Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie mix, 1 stick butter, an egg, and about 8 minutes of baking time. Really, it is that simple. Follow the instructions on the package for mixing and baking!
Getting the kids involved in the baking process is a great way to help them learn and be involved in the entire #spreadcheer opportunity. Our girls were supper excited to help out as usual. And I was happy to let them help!
Because it is Christmas, we added red and green icing and a sprinkling of course sugar on some.
They did a fabulous job helping me. And of course, testing them out, too!
As you can see, I am really no professional cookie decorator. But it is fun to make traditions and memories as we bake and cook together. And it does not have to be perfect to spread some cheer. Does it?
You can also use these free coloring pages for cookie shaping ideas. The kids will have fun coloring them.
When the icing was dried we packaged our cookies in Christmas-y items to give to our friends. We used these pretty #spreadcheer printables from Betty Crocker to make it extra special.
The printables come in lone large size and various smaller sizes.
Our friends had no idea we were doing this but they were so happy to receive the cookies. Only one kid was willing to take a photo, though. Gotta love that cute little face!
So now it’s your turn. You can make one person happy this Christmas by spreading some cheer to them, too. Betty Crocker is offering a $0.50 cent discount coupon code on any one Betty Crockerโข Cookie Mix. Snag your coupon here. And also, one of my readers will win $20 to help purchase #spreadcheer products at their local Meijer grocery store. Let’s keep the cheer going, shall we?
Simply fill out your information below to enter. And don’t forget to print out those pretty and free #spreadcheer printables from Betty Crocker to include in your packaging. Use the hastag #SpreadCheer when sharing on social media. Now go spread some cheer!!
How will you spread some cheer to someone this holiday season? I would love to know your thoughts in the comments!
Those little ladies are gorgeous! And I love the idea of baking with my kids. We’re trying to start some new traditions as we have our third baby due the beginning of next year. Baking Christmas cookies seems like an easy enough tradition to add! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the kind compliment on the kids Katie. Baking cookies together is always a good tradition.
What a great way to spread holiday cheer! I love the free printables and your children are adorable, as usual! Baking with kids is so much fun and you create beautiful such Christmas memories along with some tasty treats.
Thank you so much Alli! Aren’t those free printables a bonus? I love them!!
I will spread cheer to my childrens’ Sunday School Teacher, bus driver, and school teachers. Thanks!
Ooooh, bet they will be so very happy!! Have fun in the process!
So fun! I loved baking Christmas cookies with my mom growing up and can’t wait to start the same tradition with my own kids!
It is a good tradition to start with your little ones!
I am spreading cheer to my Husband, he has been having a rough few health months and needs some joy. This is the post https://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/671357054515339264
I would love to try the recipe for Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies. I would #SpreadCheer by making homemade treats for my family and friends.
Hope he feels much better. Glad you could find something to make him smile! I will read your post!!!
So glad you got to do this, Zan! Super fun memories with the girls, I bet. The printables are so fun too. ๐
Aren’t they fun? I was so glad the printables were already made – just to print!
An answer from an expert! Thanks for conigibuttnr.
I will #spreadcheer with my neighbors this Christmas.
So much fun! Bet they would like this!
I’m glad they have a white chocolate macadamia nut mix. Those are my husband’s favorite and making them from scratch is SO expensive!
Glad you found something that he enjoys that does not cost a lot of money!!!
What a super fun idea! LOVE the printables…and now, I must have my own tiara for baking! LOL I think homemade goodies make the best holiday gifts. ๐
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Ha ha ha – my girls wear tiaras all the time – it is like they cannot seem to let their little heads go without them. Funny!
It looks like they had a great time making them, decorating them and eating them! We always make and decorate some kind of cookie for the holidays. It is something my kids really enjoy.
Cookie making with kids is so much fun! We truly enjoyed it!
I enjoy making platters of cookies for nursing homes, local police and fire stations, and the hospitals.
Great ideas..I am sure these services places could use some cheer around this time!
Traditions make holidays so much fun! I grew up in a home rich in them and I tried to give my kids the same kind of experience.
Yes, I agree. Family traditions are really great. Glad you are passing good things to them!
We #SpreadCheer to friends and neighbors.
link to my share https://twitter.com/cshell202/status/675617425056894977
I spread some cheer to my boss yesterday – she’s been really sick and not in the Christmas Spirit.
Ahhh, that is definitely so very sweet. I hope she felt somewhat better.
I spread cheer to my co-workers.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com
Sure no problem. Hope you win!
I will spread cheer to my neighbors.
Awesome. I am sure they love it!