Photo courtesy of Simply Sweets SRQ

The holidays are in full swing. That means the obligatory 12 days of Christmas countdown is right around the corner. But what is the perfect way to celebrate such an occasion? Well, it’s certainly not with 12 drummers drumming, seven swans a-swimming or even five golden rings. (Though they would be appreciated.) The best way to countdown the remaining days til Saint Nick’s arrival is with the bearded man's favorite treat—cookies. 

Simply Sweets SRQ is a home-based bakery in Sarasota servicing the greater Sarasota and Manatee county areas. Owned and operated by Francesca Fago, Simply Sweets is offering the Advent Cookie Calendar available now. (In order to pick it up by December 12, your order will need to be placed by this Friday, December 10.) This treat-filled box opens like a book to reveal a collection of 12 scrumptious vanilla sugar cookies, each individually bagged and hidden behind its own little door. Crafted using Simply Sweets’ signature recipe, the cookies are made with quality ingredients, like locally sourced farm-fresh eggs, and are decorated by hand with royal icing. Each features a different holiday-inspired design guaranteed to make you as jolly as the guy in the red suit. 

The countdown to Christmas has begun. Make yours a little more memorable and tasty this year. Because what fun is a calendar unless it’s filled with desserts? 

Simply Sweets SRQ, simplysweetssrq@gmail.com, simplysweetssrq.com, @simplysweets_srq

Photo courtesy of Simply Sweets SRQ