How to Throw a Cookie Decorating Party

It doesn't have to be the Christmas holidays to throw a cookie decorating party. A dull rainy day can also be perked up by this tasty activity. Break out those cookie cutters and those creative minds, make some dough or buy some pre-made sugar cookie dough at the grocery store and get your little kids (and their friends) arm-deep in flour and sugary decorations. Here are some ideas to get this spur-of-the-moment party up and running happily.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dough
• Decorations
• Cookie cutters
• Icing
• Pot luck snacks and drinks

1. Invite some kid friends to your party. Have their parents each bring some snacks for everyone to share.

2. Have the kitchen table floured, with dough for each kid to roll out or press flat. Have the kids use cookie cutters or a knife to make their favorite shapes.

3. Bake cookies and allow to cool.

4. Frost the cookies with vanilla frosting. Have the kids choose from a variety of decorations you supply to sprinkle on top. Mini chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, tiny marshmallows, coconut as well as cake decorations work well.

5. Let each kid pile a paper plate with their creations to take home or eat right there.

Tips & Warnings

• For a very easy party, buy round sugar cookies at the grocery store. Buy pre-made frosting and have the decorating party without the mess of baking.
• Use food coloring in your dough for a fun cookie color alternative.