Baking Sweet Memories: Meet Our 2026 Christmas Collection
There's something about the smell of cookies in the oven that makes a house feel like home. The flour-dusted counters, the little hands reaching for sprinkles, the first warm bite shared at the kitchen table. Christmas baking isn't just about the treats; it's about the time together. That's exactly what inspired our 2026 dated collection.
Meet Baking Sweet Memories
This year's dated collection celebrates the joy of baking side by side. Our Baking Sweet Memories 2026 Dated Girl Figurine captures that happy, flour-on-your-nose moment, while matching girl, boy, and ball ornaments let you hang a little sweetness right on the tree.
Each piece is hand-painted porcelain and marked with the year 2026, so every time you unwrap it, you'll remember the Christmas it came home. Find the full lineup in our 2026 Dated Collection.
Start a Sweet New Tradition
Why not make this the year you start a family baking day? Pick a weekend in December, turn on your favorite carols, and let everyone choose a cookie to decorate. Here's a simple recipe to get you started.
Sweet Memories Sugar Cookies
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened but still cool
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half. Roll each half between two sheets of parchment paper to ¼ inch thick, then chill for at least 1 hour.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut out your favorite holiday shapes and place them 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are set and just barely golden at the edges. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating. Makes about 2 dozen 3-inch cookies.
Tip: Write the date and each baker's name on a recipe card and tuck it in with your ornaments. Years from now, it will be a treasure all its own.
Our 2026 Annuals Have Arrived
For many families, adding the newest Annual is a Christmas tradition in itself. This year's Annual pieces bring three beloved friends to your holiday home:
The Angel: Heartfelt Christmas Wishes, a gentle reminder of the hope this season brings.
The Santa: From Tiny Hands To Santa's Heart, a sweet celebration of childlike wonder.
The Snowman: Even The Smallest Tree Can Shine The Brightest With Love, proof that love makes everything glow.
Each is available as a figurine and as an ornament. Collectors, be sure to look underneath for this year's annual production mark, the Throne of God. Learn what it means in our guide to production marks.
Made for Moments That Matter
Gather your favorite people, preheat the oven, and make some memories—the kind that last long after the last cookie is gone. Because the sweetest part of Christmas is who we share it with.
Let's share the gift of love—together.
