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Heather Swanson | DCL
The Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro

If you're reading this, chances are you're already aware that Buddy Valastro, aka TLC's Cake Boss, is a master craftsman in the world of cake designers. His cakes are so beautiful and richly detailed they could easily be considered edible works of art. However, as the managing baker of Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, N.J., Buddy has also made his fair share of cookies. In fact, he's as much a boss of cookies as he is of cakes.

Cookies are a hot item at Carlo's Bakery. During the holiday season, Buddy and the crew crank out multiple varieties of delicious holiday cookies for a seemingly endless stream of hungry customers.

Since it's the season of giving and sharing, the Cake Boss has agreed to divulge his top 10 tips for making the perfect Christmas cookie. Up first, Buddy explains a surefire way to find (or create) the perfect holiday cookie recipe.