Your December Horoscope: Holiday Cookie Edition
We made it. It’s December of one of the longest years on record, or so it’s felt like. Before we break out our January resolution pants, though, we’ve got a few dozen more holiday cookies to squeeze in. Which is why this month’s horoscopes are cookie-themed for every sign of the zodiac. Find out which cookie you should be baking, eating, and winning ALL the swaps with, below.
Alex Lau1/12Aries
You were feeling extra generous this year and may have gone a little overboard with your holiday shopping. But hey—you’re a passionate person who always follows their instincts, and you know you nailed it on these gifts! Because you are even more impulsive than usual this month, watch that you don’t over-commit to all the holiday festivities. You need a reminder to keep it simple, so bake some classic Butterball Cookies. They’re rich and straight-to-the-point, just like you. Save the frills for the gift-wrapping, and let these cookies speak for themselves!
Photo by Heidi's Bridge2/12Taurus
Your favorite part of winter break is catching up on your Zzzz’s. But you’re also down for a winter wonderland adventure, maybe a ski trip with your crew. (You can still sleep in!) After zooming down the mountain and through the pine tree trails you’ll need a hot chocolate and some Nutella-Brown Butter Crispies. They have light layers of puffed rice and gooey Nutella–which is enough to convince you that sometimes, change is a great thing. You understand the science of winter break better than anyone else: eat, sleep, chocolate, adventure, repeat.
Photo by Laura Murray, styling by Judy Mancini3/12Gemini
The holidays wouldn’t be the holidays without your loved ones by your side. You revel in watching the gag gifts make their way around the room in the annual white elephant exchange. Seeing last year’s unwanted gifts (that Big Mouth Billy Bass again!) come back from the dead and land in someone else’s lap never gets old. And this month you may end up catching up with someone you haven’t seen in forever. So step up your cookie game by preparing these unexpected and sensational Tahini Cookies—like a more sophisticated version of a peanut butter cookie. We can always count on you to mix things up and to introduce everyone to new ingredients, recipes, and perspectives.
Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott4/12Cancer
You’ve got wreaths on every door, boughs of pine spiraling down the banister, “Carol of the Bells” playing on Spotify, and spiced wine mulling on the stove—and is that an inflatable Frosty the Snowman in your front yard? Even though you make the rest of us look like Scrooges, we can always depend on your mood-setting expertise to keep us in holiday cheer. One way is by shaking things up with these Grapefruit Vanilla Shortbread cookies, a blend of tangy citrus and buttery flavors, with just enough spice to remind us that Santa is coming. Pair with chamomile tea and a pair of slippers and please pull out the guest bed for us like the excellent host you are.
Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Sean Dooley5/12Leo
What is it about A Christmas Story that calls you back to watch it year after year? Christmas movies play on repeat in the background while you somehow get your hands on your nephew’s new Lego set, even if it means that you have to let him karate chop you repeatedly. You're encouraged to lose track of time in the creative, imaginative process this month. Do what brings you pure joy! To help you stay sane as you try to remember all of your cousin’s kids’ names, you’ll need a batch or two of Brown Butter and Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies. These nutty, perfectly chewy cookies might just be the best chocolate chip cookies that you, and your family, has ever had (they were for us!). You’ll surely amaze everyone, as you always manage to do.
Photo by Alex Lau, styling by Sean Dooley6/12Virgo
You love the holiday traditions, new and old. The return of your passed-down family recipes and all of your childhood ornaments makes you feel at home. But more than ever, your focus this month is to spend time with the fam doing literally anything together (an elaborate gingerbread house?!), and to bring more beauty into the home (again, the gingerbread house?!). So start by busting out a tray of chewy, cinnamon-y Snickerdoodles! No holiday is complete without ‘em, and we can always count on you to think of everything.
Peden & Munk7/12Libra
You are a master of stocking-stuffing. We appreciate your ability to pick out knickknacks that are actually useful, like that tiny paring knife, or scotch tape, and of course, dental floss. You may be extra ambitious with your shopping this month (save your receipts!), so you won't mind sharing some of the credit with Santa. You'll be socializing a lot this month, so while you mingle, be sure to bring a plate of Danish Salted-Butter Cookies, an irresistible balance of salty and sweet, and a definite crowd-pleaser. We can always count on you to win everyone over.
Alex Lau8/12Scorpio
You are unusually generous with your time lately, and that’s a great thing, Scorpio. This month you’re bursting with energy—you might shovel your neighbor’s driveway, knock icicles off the gutter, and wrap all of the presents a week ahead. Impressive accomplishments all, but it’s your Pignoli Cookies that will be remembered most: toasted pine nuts coat a chewy soft almond paste that pair perfectly with coffee and snow fights. Leave it to you, Scorpio, to stash all the fancy tricks up your sleeve...
Peden & Munk9/12Sagittarius
A gingerbread candle here, a string of lights there, who has the time for all of these holiday decorations? As big of a procrastinator as you are, you’ll take on a few long-term projects this month that will have you noticeably jazzed. You’re the shiniest ornament in the bunch! And no, it’s not just your velvet jumpsuit catching our attention, it’s also those stunning Ombré Rainbow Cookies you’ve skillfully prepared. As beautiful as they are delicious, you’re sure to win the cookie swap this year. As if you weren’t boasting enough already!
Photograph by Victoria Jane, Food Styling by Mallory Lance, Prop Styling by Alexandra Massillon10/12Capricorn
You love the end of the year because you finally get to kick your feet up and relax. (You workaholic, you!) This month is about making time for yourself, but still having a little fun. So before everyone leaves for vacation, organize a Secret Santa swap and don’t let anyone who got your boss trade! Bring in these homemade Chewy Molasses Cookies— irresistible gingery goodness that pairs perfectly with eggnog (bourbon optional).
Kelsey McClellan11/12Aquarius
What’s not to love about free food and booze from your employer? You’ll be the life of the holiday party this month, and it’s probably due to your ability to set all formalities aside and joke about everything in sight, sure to leave a lasting impression on your coworkers. Speaking of lasting impressions, how about those Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies you’ve brought? A unique (and addictive) spin on a holiday cookie classic, sure to keep us as intrigued as we are with you, dear Aquarius.
Peden & Munk12/12Pisces
Forget Santa. Everyone appreciates your generosity this month. When everyone else is checked out, it’s YOU who shows up for duty and this time, it won’t be thankless. You are shining like the star on top of the tree (we see you), so go ahead and ask for that end-of-the-year bonus everyone knows you deserve. Drive around the neighborhood and take in all of the beautiful light displays. It’s the simple pleasures of the holidays that you enjoy most, like a good book, a mug of cider, and a plate of Spiced Brown Butter Linzers—each with their own unique cutout like the true artist you are. And no, it’s not your imagination, each shape really does taste different.
