🍪 How to make the best holiday cookies

Santa's going to want an extra serving of these. [Reviewed.com Logo]( Photo by Rachel Murphy / Reviewed NO PEEKING — THAT MEANS YOU, ALEXA If your holiday gifts are making their way to your house, be sure Alexa doesn’t spoil the big surprise. After all, you’ve worked too hard to let your voice assistant reveal what’s under the tree. We know exactly what you need to do to keep your secrets. Find our solution [right here](. And if you’re still shopping, [we’ve got a couple of ideas](. Good luck out there. Sara Beth Bolin Staff Writer, Newsletters Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Photo by KitchenAid / DI ORO / Reviewed YOUR GUIDE TO HOLIDAY COOKIES Baking holiday cookies is one of the most important tasks of the season, so make sure you’ve got the best tools in your kitchen. Our experts know exactly what you need to make the perfect cookie. Your grandma’s secret recipe has never tasted better (but we’re not going to tell her that). Just say no to mixing dozens of cookies by hand — a [stand mixer]( will help you mix your cookies without tiring yourself out. You’ll also need a good [spatula]( and a [rolling pin]( to make your cookies even. Don’t forget to grab enough [baking sheets]( and line them with [silicone mats]( for a reusable, easy-to-clean alternative to parchment paper. [Read More]( A broken light on your tree or holiday decor can distract from the beauty of the whole thing. [We've got some tips]( for fixing one broken bulb, a half-working strand, non-removable bulbs and more. More Stories # While we were hunting for the best deals on the best products during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, our editors also stocked up on some of our favorite things. Find out what our staff bought for themselves during the year’s biggest sales. [Read More]( # Make your home even cozier with a candle-warmer lamp, which is both stylish and actually safer than lighting a candle. You’ll be in hygge mode in no time. [Read More]( # Shopping sustainably this holiday season? Give an eco-friendly gift — one that’s built to last and helps the Earth. [Read More]( # About 70% of pregnant people experience morning sickness during their pregnancy — but you don’t have to suffer through it. We’ve got some morning sickness remedies to help you get by. [Read More]( Shop these deals - SHOP [QVC’S NINE DAYS OF DEALS]( FOR EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS ON EVERYTHING YOU NEED UNDER THE TREE. - GET A [$50 GIFT CARD]( WHEN YOU PURCHASE A SAMSUNG GALAXY WATCH 5 PRO AT BEST BUY. - SPEND $150+ AT FREE PEOPLE AND GET A [$100 E-CODE TO SPEND ON A FUTURE PURCHASE](. [Placeholder] LOVE A GOOD DEAL? Never miss out on a holiday shopping deal when you [subscribe to Perks and Rec]( our daily deals newsletter. Sign up now and start getting Reviewed-approved deals in your inbox. [Share with a friend]( [Subscribe]( [Visit us on Facebook!]( [Visit us on Instagram!]( [Visit us on Twitter!]( [Visit us on YouTube!]( [Visit us on Pinterest!]( [Reviewed Logomark]Reviewed is part of the USA Today network Reviewed 19 Brookline St Cambridge, MA 02139-4103 Copyright © 2022 Reviewed, All rights reserved. Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. [Update your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](