Just try to keep your costumed little hands off these cookies

When I first received the package of beautifully-decorated Halloween cookies from Fancypants Bakery, I thought they were just too cute to eat. Five minutes later, with mouth full of shortbread, I changed my mind. And they were just as go…

Just try to keep your costumed little hands off these cookies
When I first received the package of beautifully-decorated Halloween cookies from Fancypants Bakery, I thought they were just too cute to eat. Five minutes later, with mouth full of shortbread, I changed my mind. And they were just as good on day nine, too.

The cookies are made with ingredients I can find in my own kitchen, and since we know plenty of kids with nut allergies, I was happy to learn that Fancypants Bakery is a 100% nut-free zone. They have plenty of designs for Halloween and beyond, but in keeping with the season,  I have fallen hard for their Witches Brew Collection shown here.

Massachusetts couple, owners Jason Housman and Maura Duggan, even take on custom projects, like a photo of your birthday baby on a frosted cookie, or help you host a bake sale for your school or charity. If you're local, they can also host cookie-decorating parties on site, making me very glad I live within driving distance.

Order by the 24th for Halloween delivery. I should have kept some to hand out at Halloween to some lucky trick-or-treaters, but, alas, that idea went up in crumbs. -Christina

Congratulations to Fancypants Bakery cookie winner, Tammy S!

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