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Close-up of three stacked gingerbread cookies on a light wooden surface, illuminated by natural light.

Gingerbread Cookies

Decorate festive gingerbread cookies with colorful icing, sprinkles, and seasonal embellishments for a fun holiday activity.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Baking Supplies
  • 2 cups Sugar cookies (pre-baked)
  • 1 cup Royal icing (various colors)
  • 1/2 cup Sprinkles (various types)
  • 1 tsp Edible glitter
  • 1 cup Candy canes (crushed)
  • 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup Marshmallows (mini and regular)
  • 1 cup M&M's (red and green)
  • 1 tube Colored frosting tubes
  • 1/2 cup Coconut flakes (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate melts (various colors)
  • 1/4 cup Candy eyes
  • 2 strips Fruit leather strips
  • 4 sticks Pretzel sticks
Tools & Supplies
  • 1 set Piping bags
  • 1 sheet Wax paper
  • 1 set Cookie cutters (Christmas shapes)

Method
 

  1. Decorate pre-baked sugar cookies with royal icing, then add colorful details, sprinkles, and seasonal decorations.
  2. Use piping bags to create intricate designs, and add candies, coconut flakes, crushed candy canes, and edible glitter for festive effects.
  3. Attach candy eyes, M&M's, and fruit leather shapes to personalize each cookie.
  4. Dip cookie edges in melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles or pretzel sticks for added flair.
  5. Arrange decorated cookies on wax paper, then package in clear bags for gifting or parties.

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor and vibrant decorations.