• SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER ➝
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

The Cake Blog

  • HOME
  • RECIPES
  • TUTORIALS
    • DIY PROJECTS
    • BAKING TIPS
  • HOLIDAYS
    • CHRISTMAS
    • VALENTINE’S DAY
    • ST. PATRICK’S DAY
    • EASTER
    • MOTHER’S DAY
    • GRADUATION
    • FATHER’S DAY
    • FOURTH OF JULY
    • SUMMER FUN
    • FALL
    • HALLOWEEN
  • INSPIRATION
    • CAKES
      • WEDDING CAKES
      • BIRTHDAY CAKES
      • BABY SHOWER CAKES
    • BAKERY TOURS
    • BIRTHDAY PARTIES
    • BABY SHOWERS
    • BRIDAL SHOWERS
    • REAL WEDDINGS
    • DESSERT TABLES
  • ABOUT
    • MEET THE EDITOR
    • MEET THE CONTRIBUTORS
    • CONTACT

DIY: Modern Christmas Cookies

December 1, 2011 by Sweet Sugarbelle

Callye of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle is stopping by to share some of her cookie magic…

For some reason, many people don’t think they are capable of decorating perfect sugar cookies.  This is simply untrue.  With a little practice and experience ANYONE can create beautiful cookies.  Today I’m going to share a fun little tip to help you along on your cookie decorating journey.  I used it to make my latest set of Christmas cookies.
Chevron & Christmas Tree Cookies

I call this the impression trick.  Before baking, I used a cookie cutter to lightly stamp the dough.  This leaves an impression on the cookie that will serve as a piping guide after baking .
Christmas Tree Cookie Tutorial

When the cookies have cooled, use piping icing and a #2 or #3 tip to outline the tree design, and after a minute of two of drying, fill with matching flood icing.
Christmas Tree Cookie Tutorial

While the tree is still wet, drop colored dragees or pearl “ornaments” into the icing.  Let the Tree area dry for about an hour, than outline and fill the rest of the cookie.

Christmas Tree Cookie Tutorial

Let them dry overnight, and you’ll have beautiful perfect cookies.
Modern Christmas Tree Cookies

Sometimes I’ll use a #1.5 tip to outline the tree or add a few more ornaments the next day.  I like to create collections of simple coordinating cookies with lots of texture and visual interest.  This makes even the simplest of cookie designs appear amazing.
Modern Christmas Tree Cookies

This technique works for MANY different cookie themes. Don’t be afraid to experiment.

If you have the cookie decorating bug, be sure to swing by my blog, The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, where you’ll find all sorts of cookie how-to’s like the Chevron Patterned Cookies pictured above.

Thanks for having me today, I hope you’ll come visit me in all of my cookie craziness very soon!  Happy Decorating!  ~ Callye

December 1, 2011 by Sweet Sugarbelle

Make the most of citrus season with one of these cake recipes!

« DIY: Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees
Hot Chocolate Cupcakes »

Comments

  1. Amelia says

    December 1, 2011 at 7:33 am

    These are stunning!

  2. Deanna says

    December 1, 2011 at 7:44 am

    Absolutely beautiful!! How do you make that silver colored frosting???

  3. Barbara Stephens says

    December 1, 2011 at 8:38 am

    Gorgeous!! Curious how you made the “flood” icing and what type of coloring was used to give the shimmery look to the cookies!!

  4. Debbie says

    December 1, 2011 at 8:42 am

    These are Beautiful, with a capital B!! I would also like to know about the silver icing and a source for the silver sprinkles. Thank you for sharing your inspiration and encouragement!

  5. Courtney says

    December 1, 2011 at 8:52 am

    LOVE the colors on these cookies!! Pink and gray/silver are the colors for my daughters first birthday party in 12 days…I would LOVE to make the silver shimmery frosting for her cookies. How did you do that??? And have you shared your frosting recipes anywhere? Your frosting looks flawless! I can’t wait to try!

  6. sweetsugarbelle says

    December 1, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Hello everyone! I use regular royal icing, and the recipe can be found here https://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/blog/2011/04/royal-icing-101-or-all-roads-lead-to-rome/

    The silver icing is achieved by misting the finished cookies with pearl or silver Wilton lustre spray, OR airbrushing them with pearl sheen if you own and airbrush.

    As for sprinkles, my favorite resource for dragees is Global Sugar art, and for the coarse silver sugar is Wilton brand and can be found at Michaels or Hobby Lobby.

  7. Nicole @ Tradewind Tiaras says

    December 1, 2011 at 9:35 am

    Love the color palette and fun, modern designs. It makes me want to rethink the design of my annual gingerbread house decorating party!

  8. Natalie says

    December 1, 2011 at 9:56 am

    These cookies are beautiful. I love what a detailed design you made from such a simple square. Where did you get silver icing from? It’s so pretty.

  9. Glory/ Glorious Treats says

    December 1, 2011 at 10:15 am

    I love these cookies! (And love Sweet Sugarbelle too!)

  10. Elizabeth says

    December 1, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    Amazing cookies! Love your blog BTW! I’m all over it right now.

  11. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    December 1, 2011 at 3:31 pm

    I’m always amazed by Callye’s cookies, she blows me away with the incredible detail.

  12. Nicole (Life's a Batch) says

    December 2, 2011 at 12:04 am

    These are so modern, so wintry, so ELEGANT! I absolutely adore them! ♥

  13. Brenda Scott (Your Cupcake Story) says

    December 2, 2011 at 10:06 am

    These are simply amazing! I’ve always wanted to try this….no more putting this off! I also will have to share this on my blog. Beautiful work!!!

  14. BreAna {Sugar and Spice and All Things Iced} says

    December 2, 2011 at 11:21 am

    Absolutely incredible! I LOVE these sparkly elegant cookies!!

  15. Lora says

    December 4, 2011 at 7:18 am

    Great tip with the impression idea. These cookies are extra special. The colors are just perfect!

  16. Jade says

    December 4, 2011 at 7:24 am

    These cookies are beautiful. After you outline the tree how do you fill in the icing? It looks so smooth, almost like it was poured in. Once again beautiful work.

  17. Nana Phyllis says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:18 am

    Absolutely beautiful Callye! Can’t wait to try some of these soon. Luster/Pearl makes such a difference.

  18. Alyssa says

    December 9, 2011 at 11:53 am

    These cookies are beautiful! How do make the cookies that look like presents?

  19. Alyssa says

    December 9, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    The trees are beautiful as well how do you make the grey icing for the trees?

  20. muy dulce vinuesa says

    December 10, 2011 at 6:55 am

    PRECIOSAS!!!!!
    Kisses fron Spain

  21. Tara says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:33 am

    Wow, these are beautiful…sparkly, glittery, shimmery = beautiful. I’m honestly intimidated by decorating cookies, but this seems somewhat simple (lack of any skill of my own aside.)

Newer Comments »

Trackbacks

  1. 9 Cups of Flour Later. . . | cookiecuttyer says:
    December 11, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    […] was even more excited to try this technique from Sweetsugarbelle (this link takes you to a blog where she did a guest post). The technique uses a tree cookie cutter […]

  2. Make Your Cookies SHINE!!! says:
    December 13, 2011 at 6:32 pm

    […] this pink and gray collection I made for Half Baked Cake Blog?  Well, since then I have had many people ask, “How do you make shiny […]

  3. Easy Shiny Snowflakes « elliesbitesdecoratedcookies says:
    December 14, 2011 at 2:22 pm

    […] break off when I put them on a platter. I’m not the world’s best freehander, so I took this idea from SugarBelle (guest posting here on Half Baked the Cake Blog), then decided to see if I […]

  4. Half Baked – The Cake Blog » 2011 Year in Review says:
    January 3, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    […] Modern Christmas Cookies : created by Callye of The Sweet Adventures of […]

SEARCH

The Cake Blog is a community of bakers and cake lovers. If you’re looking for beautiful cake inspiration, projects, tutorials and recipes -- you’ve come to the right place. MEET OUR TEAM ➝

LET’S CELEBRATE

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER

BAKING RESOURCES

  • How To Build a Cake Like a Pro
  • Is Your Oven Accurate – And Why It Matters
  • Can You Overmix A Cake
  • Egg Free Baking

HOME   |   ADVERTISE   |   PRIVACY POLICY

Copyright © 2023 · The Cake Blog