Decorating cookies is a holiday tradition in most families. It’s a fun (and tasty) holiday activity that becomes even more fun when your kids are old enough to participate. Whether the kids are helping for the first time this year or you want to expand your family traditions, getting creative with your cookie decorating is the perfect way to get the kids involved and enjoy the holidays. If making cookies isn’t something you do every year, why not start a new tradition? You need something to keep the kids busy while they’re out of their regular childcare routine.
Get more creative with your holiday cookie decorating with these three ideas that are easy to do with kids.
Use Basic Shapes
Anyone can make cookies look festive with shaped cookie cutters, but why limit yourself like that? By using basic shapes, you can make whatever you want. Stack triangles to make Christmas trees or circles to make a snowman. Cut a collection of basic shapes out of sugar cookie or gingerbread dough, and let your kids’ imaginations take over!
Collaborate on Your Cookies
Turn icing and decorating your cookies into a game. Decorate part of a cookie and then pass it to someone else to finish. If your kids tend towards more structured games, bring time limits into the mix. Set a timer for 30 seconds and start decorating a cookie. When the timer goes off, pass your cookies to the person next to you. Everyone contributes to decorating all the cookies!
Go Beyond a Gingerbread House
Making gingerbread houses is a classic holiday activity, but you don’t have to stick to the mold. Design your own gingerbread house, castle, village, or whatever you can imagine. Come up with something completely original, or model your design after a place from your kids’ favorite book or movie. You can look online for ideas or templates that can help you design your own gingerbread structure.
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