Decorating Projects

The recipes in this chapter are for baking projects that require a bit more effort than whipping up a batch of chocolate chip cookies. They are recipes for cookie centerpieces and gingerbread houses of different types. These all make wonderful focal points for a holiday table or buffet, and best of all, they may all be made sufficiently in advance that you don’t need to make any last-minute fuss. In fact, advance preparation is the key to preparing these well and easily—give yourself enough time and the work will be a pleasure rather than a nightmare.