Get Creative with Cookies

Personalize It

• Put some chocolate in a ziploc bag and melt it in the microwave so that it forms a thick liquid.
  

• Cut a small corner off the bag and squeeze the chocolate through.
  

• Practice writing on foil. Once you have the feel for it, customize your cookies with your guests' initials.

Cheat Sheet

• If you are strapped for time, use store bought cookies and dip them in chocolate and top.
  

• Stay away from signature cookies like oreos; no one needs to know that they aren't homemade.

Mix it Up

• Experiment with different kids of cookies, like chocolate chip, oatmeal, or gingerbread.
  

• Get really adventurous and combine two.
  

Double Dip

• Try using different types of chocolate: white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate.
  

• Feel free to layer the chocolates and toppings, just make sure that you let them cool in between.
  

• White chocolate can be dyed with food coloring to match your decor or theme.
  

Top it Off

• Use whatever candy you have around the house, such as crushed snickers bars, or shaved peppermint patties.
  

• Sprinkles, nuts, and even cereals can be a nice touch to an ordinary cookie.