Happy December! To inaugurate the last month of this year, the one in which we celebrate Advent and Christmas and Hanukkah and all the other holidays, I’ve brought you a present. And if the above photo didn’t tip you off to what it is, this will: it’s a free calendar download, 12 months of cookies.
The way I see it, this is the next best thing to monthly homemade baked goods at your doorstep, which I really wish I could give each and every one of you, I sincerely do, but this is what I’m offering until I figure out a way to make that happen. Simply download the pdf, print it out on quality paper, cut out the months and voila:
I punched little holes in the top of each one and have January up at my bulletin board at work, with the other months behind it, but you could do something different: hang them all at once along a wire with clothespins, tape the current month to the side of your computer monitor… I don’t know. If you find a cool way to use yours, e-mail me a photo so I can show everybody else.
- Before You Download:
- The download is big. It is a large six-page PDF, so I’m sorry it takes a while to load.
- If you cannot open it, e-mail me.
- PRINT IT ON LANDSCAPE or it will cut off the calendar.
- Like everything else on this site, the calendar is protected by copyright. It may be downloaded and printed for personal use, but it may not be sold or used commercially without permission from me.
- Please spread the word! It’s FREE!
Download the complete calendar here: 12 Months of Cookies Calendar
Find all the corresponding recipes here: 12 Months of Cookies Page
About Shanna MallonShanna Mallon started Food Loves Writing back in 2008, as a way to remember her grandma and write about her life through food. Since then it's become a place leading her to a lifestyle of eating whole foods, a new home in Nashville and the love of her life, Tim. Follow Shanna on Twitter @foodloves, keep up with Food Loves Writing on Facebook and stay inspired with the monthly newsletter.
You are too cute! And Sweet!
This looks amazing, and if my color printer was working I would be all over it. I love homemade items like this.
I have to tell you, I was staring down my annual cookie exchange coming THIS weekend, needing to bake 8 dozen cookies and I had NO plan. For someone like me, who lives to bake cookies each Christmas, it was a sad feeling. Where was my motivation? Thankfully I came across this post, which led me to your Vanilla Spice Cookies and suddenly the light came on and I have purpose once again. Thanks for the perfect timing.
ohmygosh shanna what a great idea! i need a calendar at work so this is perfect! although staring at cookies all day may not be the best way to get work done…but maybe they’ll just inspire me to buy a cookie sheet?
happy december!
I love this idea! I’ve got mine downloading now. : )
How can I resist, Shanna? I did want a calendar for 2010, thank you! I love your eye for food photography and I love cookies…this will be perfect.
Thanks, Whitney! And thanks for RTing it on Twitter, too!
Kate, Eight dozen cookies! That sounds terrifying and wonderful! Hope you enjoy the vanilla spice cookies – they are best right out of the oven and have such an incredible smell.
Jacqui, Yay! If this moves you towards purchasing a cookie sheet, it was all worth it. (You are always amazing me.)
Hannah, Yay! Hope you love it!
Amanda, You’re so sweet. I hope you like this!
Good idea! Thanks!
how sweet and cute are those calendars?!?! you did an amazing job with them, lady. love the shot of them all displayed at once!
As usual, you are rad. Thanks, Shannalee!
TOO cool! thank you!!
Jennifer, Hope you enjoy it!
Giao, You are the sweet one. Thanks, my blogging friend!
Redmenace, Aw, thanks!
Jessie, You are welcome! Enjoy!
The brown butter sables were excellent. I made a half batch in the morning and by noontime, my family was requesting more! I found that letting the dough sit on the counter for an hour before forming the balls made for easier rolling. Also, when I was reaching for the vanilla to make the second batch, I noticed a small bottle of natural maple flavor that had been sitting on my shelf. I used a few drops in place of the vanilla and WOW! The maple and the nuttiness of the brown butter worked perfectly together. Thanks for putting together the calendar and thanks for the recipes.
Fifille, What an inspired idea to add maple flavor! Wish I could have tasted your version (I am contemplating using a few drops of maple syrup instead) – sounds delicious!
Oh, wow. I haven’t even begun to think of cookies, much less cards!! This is an incredibly generous gift. How sweet! Thank you!
Julia, I’m so glad you like it! You are very welcome.
This is such a cute idea! I will have to send my readers over here to indulge.
Awesome, postcollegecook! The more the merrier!
Ohmigosh, this is awesome! Clearly I have been away too long because I am way behind on your posts if I’m just reading about this now. SUCH a fun idea.
Yay! Elizabeth, I’m so glad you think so. Happy New Year!