Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Christmas Sugar Cookie Decorating Board Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 4.2 from 43 reviews
  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Create a festive Christmas Sugar Cookie Decorating Board that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. This interactive board allows everyone to color their own icing and choose from a variety of colorful toppings to decorate their sugar cookies, making it a fun and engaging holiday activity for all ages.


Ingredients

Scale

Cookies and Base

  • 12 Sugar Cookies

Icing and Toppings

  • 1 cup Icing (prepared from your favorite recipe or store-bought)
  • 1/4 cup Christmas Sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup Gum Drops
  • 12 Andie’s Mints
  • 12 Peppermints
  • 12 Spearmints
  • 1/3 cup Marshmallow Bits


Instructions

  1. Prepare Sugar Cookies and Icing: Bake or have ready 12 sugar cookies, and prepare 1 cup of icing according to your favorite recipe or use ready-made icing.
  2. Color the Icing: Divide the icing into small mixing bowls and color each bowl with your preferred food coloring to create vibrant decorating options.
  3. Assemble Toppings: Arrange Christmas sprinkles, gum drops, Andie’s mints, peppermints, spearmints, and marshmallow bits on a serving tray for easy access.
  4. Set Up Decorating Station: Place the cookie decorating board with cookies, colored icing bowls, and toppings in the center of the table so everyone can decorate their own cookies creatively.

Notes

  • You can prepare the sugar cookies and icing in advance to save time on the day of the event.
  • Consider providing small spoons or spreading tools for easier icing application.
  • Use gel food coloring for more vibrant icing colors without thinning the consistency.
  • Customize toppings according to your guests’ preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • This activity is excellent for family gatherings, parties, or classroom events during the holiday season.