Simple Tips for Baking Success
From Family Features-Plan ahead. Review the recipe before you are ready to bake. Having time to make sure butter and cream cheese is at room temperature before you start will ensure it's easy to cream resulting in light, fluffy batter or filling.
-Keep cool. Take time to clean and cool the baking sheets between each batch to prevent the next batch of cookies from spreading or sticking to the pan.
-Patience will be rewarded. Make sure your holiday cookies are completely cooled to room temperature before you begin applying any frosting or decoration. Adding frosting to warm cookies will cause the frosting to melt and spread.