An event that was important to me during my childhood was baking Christmas cookies with my grandma. Every year, we would gather all of the necessary ingriedients and let the baking festivities begin. Since I was just a young girl, she would let me do all of the mixing, and a little sampling as well. Her chocolate chip cookie recipe was what I loved making and eating the most. They were so warm, gooey, and full of sweet chocolate chips. I was always so eager to make lots of them to leave out for Santa Claus. When my sister was old enough, she joined in on the family tradition as well. I can still remember exactly where I sat, the apron I wore, and the smell of "heaven on earth" filling her small kitchen.
Looking back on this special memory of my grandma makes me miss her more and more every day. She passed away suddenly over a year ago, and having these fond memories to look back upon puts a smile on my face. I'm so glad I was able to spend time with her each Christmas in the kitchen, baking up a storm. Making cookies, cakes, and pies was her passion, and I hope to carry on her legacy with my children and grandchildren for many years to come.
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