Great Uses for Decorated Sugar Cookies

Feb 24
09:58

2012

Kathleen Westley

Kathleen Westley

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Decorated sugar cookies are becoming a staple at many various kinds of celebrations. No longer are they tied down to the holiday season but are, instead, being seen at all kinds of events all the way through the whole year!

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A few years ago,Great Uses for Decorated Sugar Cookies Articles cupcakes returned to the baking scene with a vengeance, taking over where standard cakes and baked cooks left something to be desired. So what's the upcoming big trend in baking? Decorated sugar cookies! Those bastions of typical holiday fare are making a big reappearance, with a whole new look and trendier attitude.

No longer just a staple of Christmas, decorated sugar cookies are now making their appearance in weddings, showers, fund raisers, banquets and on the tables of famous Hollywood parties. And the Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro, sells more decorated sugar cookies this time of year than cakes. They are also cleverly being utilized as party favors, for guests to grab on their way out.

Decorated Sugar Cookies for Your Next Celebration

Preparing a birthday gathering? Think cookies! Beyond the typical cake and ice cream, guests are constantly looking for anything exciting and unique. How fun would it be to offer personalized decorated sugar cookies to each and every guest, frosted in their much loved colors and piped with their name? Or, make several dozen sugar cookies ahead of time, and give them enough time to cool. At the get-together, put out the bowls of icing and stash of decorator bags, tips and sprinkles. Your guests will have lots of fun creating their own decorated sugar cookies!

It's not simply for children, either. If you are setting up a holiday open house, decorated sugar cookies offer a wonderful opportunity to sit and chat, sharing a cup of holiday cheer. It brings back wonderful memories of holidays past, and sending your guests back with a plate filled with decorated sugar cookies is a thoughtful gesture instead of some purchased gift.

Decorated Sugar Cookies at a Wedding Event?

Modern weddings are becoming more and more fresh, with couples choosing to bring personal elements into the traditional ideas of a formal reception. For example, a bride made decorated sugar cookies for each guest, and utilized them as place cards. Iced them all the wedding party colors, the cookies added a festive element, and gave the guests something to nibble as they waited for the serving of dinner.

A different, but still great wedding reception idea is to serve decorated sugar cookies near the end of the party. Long after the dinner and cake have been cleared, and the wine has been flowing, your guests will cherish a sugary treat after dancing for hours. Make it extra special and serve them with big wine glasses full of ice cold milk.

Make Some Room for The Baby…and More Decorated Sugar Cookies!

Arranging a baby shower? Sweeten the event with decorated sugar cookies in charming baby motifs, with plenty of pink, blue, yellow and green. From adorable baby faces to storks, ducks and diapers, you'll find a range of new shapes and ideas for the mom-to-be and her friends.

However, nothing beats those festive cut-out Christmas cookies of tradition; the Santa's, bells, wreaths, trees, snowmen and decor in delightful seasonal shades of red, green, blue and silver. However you fancy them, decorated sugar cookies are always appreciate, delicious and lots of sugary fun.