Happy New Year Everyone!
I'm a little late in posting this gift idea, but better late than never (plus Dad reads my blog and it would have spoiled his Christmas surprise.) It's so versatile that you can use it for any type of celebration.
My Dad can be difficult to shop for. For some reason, he likes to buy himself things right before his birthday or Christmas, leaving his kids with no hope of finding a gift. But, there is one thing I know that is fool-proof...Cookies! Dad loves cookies...and really, who doesn't? How about receiving tasty cookies every month?
There are many Cookie of the Month Clubs out there that you can buy, but they can be a little pricey! So, I decided to create my own Cookie of the Month Club. I did a little digging around on Tasty Kitchen and compiled a list for the year. Some of the recipes I chose were to compliment any holiday/celebration or season that might fall in that particular month.
Every month I will deliver freshly baked cookies to my Dad's table complete with the recipe card (just in case he really likes them and wants to make them.) I found this great tutorial on how to make an envelope accordion organizer, that perfectly fits my cards. I labeled each envelope slot with a numbered tab, one for each month in the year.
I found this plain white tin and these great ric-rac stickers at Michael's, and decorated the outside.
To start the year off sweet, I filled the tin with some rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies and Orange Coconut Balls. I made a few extra on the side for the kids and Honey to enjoy as well. It was difficult trying to keep them away!
I will post each cookie recipe every month, so you can add it to your list, and start your very own Cookie Club!
