A beautiful gingerbread house is a great project - just the kind that makes family traditions and memories, as well as a not-to-be-missed decoration for the house and a delicious post-Christmas treat for the builders.
Iced sugar cookies make a cheerful birthday message when placed on top of iced cupcakes. You'll need less than half of the cookie dough to make enough toppers - use the leftover dough to make tasty loot bag treats.
To simplify dinner prep, bake and freeze these rolls in advance—if you can resist eating them fresh out of the oven. The secret to their divine texture is to use just enough flour to keep the dough from sticking to your hands.