Quick answer
What should I bake for St. Nicholas Day?
Fragrant gingerbread you can pipe with icing, plus sweets for the treat bags. Bake the gingerbread a few days ahead so it softens and the spice deepens.
St. Nicholas Day
St. Nicholas Day is all about the haul — and the sweets get made at home. Fragrant iced gingerbread, little chocolate devils, and stocking treats belong to December 5th, when St. Nicholas, the devil, and the angel visit the kids. Find recipes to fill their holiday plate and gift bag. Bake, then hand it out by merit.
Frequently asked questions
When is St. Nicholas Day celebrated?
On the evening of December 5th, the eve of the feast of St. Nicholas. He visits the children with a devil and an angel, and the good ones get a treat.
What goes in a St. Nicholas treat bag?
Gingerbread, a chocolate St. Nicholas or devil, nuts, fruit, and a few sweets. The classics that fit a stocking or a small parcel.
How do I get gingerbread to turn soft?
Let it rest a few days in a sealed tin with a slice of apple — honey in the dough helps too. It's always hard fresh from the oven; that's just how gingerbread works.