How to Host a Cookie Decorating Party

Cookies and Christmas go together like peas in a pod. Celebrate the season by hosting a cookie decorating party. This is a fun way for children to feel a part of the Christmas festivities and have a party all of their own. Plan this fun party in a few easy steps.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sugar cookies
• Frosting
• Candy decorations
• Paper plates
• Napkins
• Plastic knives
• Plastic table cloth
• Sealable plastic bags
• Plastic wrap
• Sharpie marker

1. Make a guest list. Limit the list to around six children, including yours. Increase the guest list for older children and teens.

2. Send invitations two weeks in advance. Do not procrastinate. The month of December is very busy and schedules fill quickly.

3. Order sugar cookies from a local bakery two weeks in advance. Make homemade cookies a week in advance and freeze in air tight containers.

4. Purchase frosting, candy and sprinkles a week in advance. Purchase paper plates, napkins and plastic knives at the same time.

5. Take cookies out of the freezer the night before the party. Pick up ordered cookies the day before the party. Separate cookies into zip closure plastic bags for each guest. Divide frosting and candy decor in to separate containers for each guest.

6. Set up a table with a plastic table cover 1 to 2 hours ahead of time. Arrange each place setting with the cookies, paper plates, knives and decorating items.

7. Have each guest sit at the table to decorate cookies, once all guests have arrived. Cover uneaten cookies with plastic wrap. Label with each child's name and send them home with the leftovers.

Tips & Warnings

• Use candy coated chocolates, sugar sprinkles, candy canes, mints and licorice pieces for decorating.
• Play Christmas games while waiting for guests to arrive.
• Have wet wipes on hand for cleaning sticky fingers and faces.
• Have parents volunteer to help when hosting large parties.

[erinnv]

on 11/18/2007 This is a great party idea- I am going to have a "cookie bar" at my holiday party this year! Kids love to get in on the fun of making cookies- but adults equally enjoy eating them! I'm going to have 6 or 7 different types of cookies all displayed together on various white dishes and pedestals- make sure to label each flavor so guests can choose.