It’s easy to make a DIY Cookie Decorating Kit to give as a gift. Just package a sugar cookie mix, dough, or even baked cookies along with icing and sprinkles. Let your friends decorate their own Christmas cookies for a fun holiday treat. Want to save this post? Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, I’ll send you time- and money-saving tips every week!
Creating a Sweet Tradition with Your DIY Cookie Decorating Kit
Making sugar cookies or gingerbread men is a favorite Christmas activity for kids, so why not make it easy on your fellow moms? My mom has always been a great one to help parents enjoy more quality time with their kids. I remember many, many years ago driving around town with her delivering homemade cookie kits to our friends. Rather than spend time and effort baking up cookies that folks may or may not have room to eat in their holiday menus, she gifted them with homemade cookie dough and the ingredients necessary to decorate them with the kids. It was a tangible gift as well as an experience gift. And it still makes a great gift now, some 40+ years later!
The Benefits of a DIY Cookie Decorating Kit
Food gifts are some of the best! Assembling your own cookie decorating kits is easy and frugal. You can make it as fancy or as simple, as deluxe or as budget-friendly as you like. Here are some reasons why a DIY cookie decorating kit is an excellent gift:
- It’s a fun and interactive way to enjoy quality time with family and friends.
- It’s a thoughtful and personalized gift that shows you care.
- It’s a great way to create lasting memories and traditions.
Gathering Your Ingredients and Supplies
Here’s what you’ll need to create a delicious DIY cookie decorating kit:
- Cookies, cookie dough, or a cookie mix – Choose what suits you and the person you’re giving the cookie kit to.
- Frosting – Make a homemade royal icing, buy a few tubs of premade frosting, or splurge on the tubes of writing icing to make things even easier for the kids.
- Sprinkles – Sprinkles are always a good idea! It’s the baker’s glitter. Keep in mind that not all allergy-friendly, so if your friends have a child with a peanut allergy, read the labels carefully.
- Cookie cutters – While not required, a couple holiday cookie cutters give your cookie decorating kit a fun vibe.
Optional Supplies
Depending on the type of cookie decorating kit you want to assemble, you’ll also need these items:
- Plastic wrap – If you’re gifting homemade cookie dough, you’ll want to form the dough into a log and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Be sure it stays refrigerated until you gift it.
- Parchment paper or wrapping paper as well as ribbon – To spiff up the look of your cookie decorating kit, wrap the plastic-wrapped tube of cookie dough in parchment paper or wrapping paper. There’s even Christmas parchment! Tie the ends with ribbon.
- Gift bag, box, bucket, or basket – Assemble all the components of your DIY cookie decorating kit in a bag, box, bucket, or basket. If you make a themed kit for another time than Christmas, match your container accordingly.
- A recipe card with directions for baking – If you’re giving homemade dough, be sure to include a recipe card with directions for baking.
Assembling Your DIY Cookie Decorating Kit
Here are some tips for assembling your DIY cookie decorating kit:
- Start by gathering all the ingredients and supplies you need.
- Package the cookies, cookie dough, or cookie mix in an airtight bag or container.
- Add the frosting, sprinkles, and cookie cutters to the package.
- If you’re giving homemade dough, be sure to include a recipe card with directions for baking.
- Assemble all the components of your DIY cookie decorating kit in a bag, box, bucket, or basket.
The Store-Bought Version
Spoiler: I’m not overly impressed with this one. You can purchase these from cottage bakers as well, but they may or may not have higher quality ingredients. The costs can be as high as $25 to $30 for a dozen cookies. Assemble dry cookie mix, tubs of frosting, and containers of sprinkles along with some cookie cutters. This kit will last as long as the best-by dates on the commercial cookies.
Conclusion
Creating a DIY cookie decorating kit is a fun and easy way to give a thoughtful and personalized gift to your friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients and supplies, you can create a delightful gift that will be enjoyed for years to come. So why not give it a try? Assemble your own DIY cookie decorating kit and enjoy the joy of sharing quality time with the ones you love.
