Hello friends!
It has been a while, probably one of the longest stretches without sharing here. Things have been busy with school and life, and I just didn’t have the time to create. I managed to make a batch of sugar cookies for Christmas though, and wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2024!
These cookies include a few of my favorite Christmas designs. I’ll share the links to the original creators of some of the designs, the cookie cutters, as well as my recipes and basic cookie decorating tutorials, below.
I also finally organized all my favorite gel colors into one spot, using this nail polish organizer. I have more gel colors than pictured here, and have those organized into boxes, but thought it would be handy to have all the ones I use on a regular basis, in one spot.
If you’re interested in a list of my gel color favorites, feel free to let me know in the comment section, and I’ll compile a list with links.
Cookie Recipe
I used my sugar cookie recipe. You can find it here (just use the sugar cookie recipe, not the strawberry coulis).
Cookie Cutters & Design Inspiration
Some of these cookie designs are my own, some have been inspired by others on the Internet. I’ll share links below:
Tree with peeking gingerbread man – Design by Fiocco Cookies, cutter by How Sweet is That?
Duffle Coat – Design and cutter by Bon Farine
Santa & Mrs. Claus – The Miller’s Wife Custom Cookies design, cutters made by The Cookiery
Ornament with marbling – Design by Honey Lou Baking, cutter by Coppergifts (no longer running, I have linked to similar ones).
Ornament 2 – The Miller’s Wife Custom Cookies design,c utter by The Cookiery
Wavy Tree – Video tutorial here, cutter by Coppergifts (no longer running, I have linked to a similar one on CheapCookieCutters.com).
Gingerbread Man – Video tutorial here and cutters (similar) here
Snowman – Homesense cookie cutter
Foliage – Similar cutter here, similar tutorial here
Complete Guide to Royal Icing PDF
You can find my Complete Guide to Royal Icing Consistency here.
Royal Icing Recipe
You can also find my favorite royal icing recipe here. The consistency of icing is key for easy decorating. Click here to see a YouTube video on finding the right icing thickness.
Cookie Decorating Basics
Here are some posts which take you through cookie decorating basics:
{Video} Cookie Decorating Tools & How to Fill a Piping Bag
{Video} How to Outline and Flood Cookies with Royal Icing
{Video} How to Dry Cookies Decorated with Royal Icing
Decorating Items
What you’ll need (These are Amazon affiliate links):
- Piping Tips – PME #1.5, PME tip 2.5, PME ST50
- Piping Bags
- Couplers
- Americolor Gel Colors
- Scribe Tool or Toothpicks
Cookie Designs Icing Consistency
All the icing consistencies are medium, except for the orange nose of the snowman. You can find my Complete Guide to Royal Icing Consistency here.
Have fun making these too! Please feel free to reach out with questions or comments in the comment section below, or you can find me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and Twitter.
Happy decorating!
xo,
Marian
Of all the cookie bakers/decorators out there, your treasurers are always so lovely and mesmerizing! Your technique and quality are unmatched. I don’t care how long it is between your posts, every one is such a treat and I’m just so thankful you share with us so much valuable information. Wishing you and your family love from California….Merry Christmas Marian!! ❤️
Awww Tina, thank you for such a sweet and heartwarming comment! You have been here with me pretty much from.the beginning, and I thank you for continuing to visit me here. Merry, merry Christmas to you and your family from Ontario, Canada! Xo