How do you decorate a cookie tray?

Add garnishes such as sprigs of herbs, fruits or candies in between cookies. Pour melted chocolates in a variety of colors into decorative molds and place the candies along the edges of the tray. Add edible sugar flowers for decoration, or make fondant flowers in custom colors.

How do you stick decorations to cookies?

You can use frosting or an egg wash to get sprinkles to stick to baked cookies. Whichever method you use, start with cookies that have cooled completely. Top the cookies with frosting (homemade or purchased) that is soft but not too runny. (Sprinkles will not stick to dry, stiff frosting.)

What do you use to decorate a cookie?

Here’s what you need:

  1. cookie cutters – I love this set. …
  2. couplers – only needed if you’re using the same icing color, but need to switch tips.
  3. piping bags – I prefer the 16 inch size for decorating.
  4. gel food coloring – get the whole set. …
  5. round piping tips.


How do you wrap a cookie platter?


Quote from video: But just stick it in the oven for just a minute and you'll see the plastic wrap sort of shrink wrap.

How do you present cookies for a party?

How to Present Cookies for a Garden Party

  1. Present cookies in a Jar. This is one of the easiest ways to add a twist on cookie presentation. …
  2. Use a Glass Vase to Display Cookies. Glass vases can be used to graciously decorate a tray of cookies. …
  3. Set-up a Spring Table.


How do you put sprinkles on cookies before baking?

Sprinkles should be put in the cookie dough prior to baking. If you would like sprinkles on top of your sugar cookies too, then press them on with your finger tips before baking. This will ensure the sprinkles stick to the sugar cookies.

How do you get sanding sugar to stick to cookies?

Quote from video: And then you can lift it up if you don't have a mini snowflake cookie cutter you can also use a small star cutter that is a similar size sugar cookies I'm using.

Can you decorate cookies with buttercream icing?

These Vanilla Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting are deliciously soft and sweet, topped with a vanilla buttercream frosting that makes for the easiest cookie decorating ever! These beauties TASTE as good as they look and will for sure impress your friends and family at the next Christmas party!

How do you decorate cookies with royal icing?

Just allow the royal icing to completely dry between layers. I usually allot at least two hours under a gentle fan to make sure the first layer is dry before piping and adding an additional layer. You can also just let the cookies dry and set overnight before adding more decorations to them.