❄️ Frederick This Week: Sweet Treats, Local Finds & Updates

A festive mix of cookie recipes, holiday shopping inspo, community buzz, and can’t-miss events happening around Frederick.

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Pam Stultz
December 11, 2025

🐝 Welcome to The Frederick Buzz

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Thursday, December 11th Edition
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🗂️ What’s Inside This Week:

Frederick is packed with holiday magic right now with Santa fly-ins, Museums by Candlelight, festive cocktails, and brunch markets all over town. It’s such a fun weekend to get out and explore.

Inside this week’s newsletter, I’m sharing my Holiday Baking Kit, this year’s 12 Days of Local Gift Guide, and a Christmas cookie recipe that has been a family favorite since I was little. You’ll also find winter gutter tips from A&S Construction and a full round of Local Buzz to keep you in the loop.

Plus, today is the big day. The Dinner for 4 at Wye Oak Tavern giveaway goes live on Facebook & Instagram, and I’ve been sharing daily reels so you can see every 12 Days of Local business up close.

Grab something warm to sip and see what’s happening around Frederick this week

✨ Weekend Highlights: 5 Festive Events You’ll Love

 

  1. Fri, 12/12, 6:30pm - Kris Kringle Procession @ Downtown Frederick

  2. Sat, 12/13, 9am-1:30pm - Santa Claus Visits Frederick Airport (KFDK) @ Aopa Aviation Community Center

  3. Sat, 12/13, 12-5pm - Museums by Candlelight @ Frederick County

  4. Sat, 12/13, 5pm - Cocktails & Carols @ True Standard Distilling

  5. Sun, 12/14, 12-4pm - Brunch Bazaar @ Tenth Ward Distilling Company

🎄 My Easy Holiday Baking Kit 👇

Your kitchen called. It wants to smell like butter, sugar, and Christmas magic.

I rounded up all my favorite baking staples the things that help me whip up quick cookie tins, easy holiday treats, and cozy weekend desserts without stress.

These picks are practical, giftable, and honestly make December baking so much more fun.

Perfect for you or anyone who loves a warm, cozy kitchen.

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🎁 12 Days of Local: Your Frederick’s Holiday Gift Guide 👇

This year’s 12 Days of Local is packed with Frederick’s best gifts.

You’ll find cozy home décor, handmade chocolates, local wine, beauty favorites, jewelry, and the kind of experience gifts people remember.

Each business has a Buzz-exclusive offer, and I’ve been sharing daily reels all month so you can see each spot up close.

And today’s the day! The Dinner for 4 at Wye Oak Tavern giveaway goes live on Instagram and Facebook. Don’t miss it.

🎁 Let’s support our local makers, shopkeepers, and creators… and make this holiday season feel truly Frederick.

🍪 Christmas Treat of the Week: Chowmein Cookies 👇

If you love an easy holiday treat, you’re going to want to make these Chowmein Cookies.

This recipe has been my Christmas favorite since childhood. No oven required, just three simple ingredients and a few quick steps.

You get that sweet, salty, crunchy mix in every bite, and decorating them is honestly the best part.

Kids love them, adults love them, and they disappear fast… so maybe make a double batch.

In this week’s blog, I walk you through the recipe step by step with tips to help them set perfectly and stay crisp.

I also added fun variations if you want to try chocolate, marshmallows, or coconut.

🏡 Keep Your Gutters Winter Ready

When gutters get clogged or damaged, all that trapped water has only one place to go… straight toward your roof and foundation. That means leaks, wood rot, ice dams, and repairs no one wants to deal with in the middle of winter.

A&S Construction can handle gutter installations, repairs, and seasonal maintenance so the water flows exactly where it should and your home stays protected.

👉 Keep your home winter-ready
📞 Book your free consultation today!
👉 Don’t wait—get on their schedule now: Call ➡️A&S Construction
☎️(301) 703-2157/📲Text Sandra (443) 333-9531 for a free estimate.
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📰 Local Buzz

🐝 Here’s what everyone’s chatting about around Frederick this week.

Frederick Shines for the Holidays – A new list of top Christmas hotspots ranked Frederick at #5. Not surprised at all.

Salsa Stars – Two Frederick Mexican restaurants made the roundup of Maryland spots where the salsa steals the show.

Mac & Cheese Must-Trys – A fresh list highlights the best mac and cheese in Frederick County. Perfect comfort food season.

New Police Tech – Frederick approved a $400K contract to expand its police drone program.

Sentencing Update – A former Frederick pediatrician was sentenced to 30 years for multiple sex offenses.

Weekend Fun – Tons of family activities happening Dec 12–13, from crafts to kid-friendly holiday events.

Carroll Creek Construction – Upcoming construction at Carroll Creek Park may affect traffic and footpaths.

🏡 Top 5 Home Sales This Week 👇

🎙️ Podcast: Catch Up Before Season 2 👇

🎧 All 12 episodes: 

Season 1 has officially wrapped, but all 12 episodes are now ready for a full binge listen while we take a short break.

If you missed any of our favorite chats, local recs, behind-the-scenes moments, or twin stories, now is the perfect time to get caught up.

Season 2 launches in January, so get cozy, hit play, and enjoy every episode at your own pace.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
👉 [Click here to listen on Listen Frederick »]

🙋‍♀️Join me next week…

See you around town. And if you’re out and about, tag me so I can share your fun!