
You've got the cookies and the icing, time for the candy! Gather a fun mix of traditional and unique candies.
- Sprinkles: Choose a multi-colored mix for kids who want their cookies covered in a rainbow of color.
- Red Shoestring licorice: Cut up licorice into smaller pieces to makehair and a smile on gingerbread girls and boys.
- Gumdrops: These make dazzling jewels on a frosted ornament-ball shaped cookie.
- Mini Marshmallows: Leave as whole or cut in half and add to a white frosted star-shaped cookie. If you you're looking to have more fun, try making your own marshmallows!
Preparation
To keep party chaos to a minimum, give each child their own workstation that includes a placemat and clean paintbrushes to apply the icing.
Also, be sure to set the candy out down the center of the table so everyone can share.
Steps
- Let the kids have at it decorating their cookies. Just be sure to stay close by with lots of paper towels!












