Disclosure: I am a member of the BHG Live Better Network. I received compensation from BHG at Walmart for this post.
Are you hosting a holiday party this year or helping with one? We are finally in a home big enough for entertaining I am hoping to host a Christmas party this year. And that now that we have kids, as do most of our friends, kids will be included as well. So what better way to inlude them in the party than have a Christmas Cookie Decorating Station!
Christmas Cookie Decorating Station
And let’s be honest, I’m pretty sure it’s for the adults too. At least I’ll be diving in :)
The holidays always seem to fly by and often times we end up scrambling at the last minute, like making ‘Cookies for Santa’ for Christmas Eve. With this Christmas Cookie Decorating Station your guests will have a fun activity at your party AND they can take some cookies home to leave out for Santa!
Christmas Cookie Toppings
I love these square appetizer bowls from BHG at Walmart. They are the perfect size for holding candy and can be used again and again and again.
When it comes to kid activities, you need to think about messes. I saw this idea of using squeeze bottles for frosting and it worked out perfect for this concept. It was mess free and also looks polished.
These little sprinkle containers are the only things pictured that weren’t purchased at Walmart. They were my Grandma’s and I absolutely adore them. I love being able to use her dishes for events!
If you want to put together your own Christmas Cookie Decorating Station I’ve put together a list of everything I used for my station including the printables!
I was so excited when I found all of these BHG Products at Walmart for my station. I love pretty white dishes, they are so clean and classy and they can be used again and again and again!
Christmas Cookie Station Shopping List:
– Better Homes and Gardens Laminated Bamboo Serving Tray
– (3) Better Homes and Gardens 5″ Square Appetizer Bowls
– Better Homes and Gardens 8.5″ Porcelain Soft Square Salad Plate
– Better Homes and Gardens 4×6 Frame
– Toppings of choice
Free Christmas Printables:
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD GREEN : CLICK TO DOWNLOAD WHITE : CLICK TO DOWNLOAD RED
Now go enjoy your cookies! Yum!
Follow BHG Live Better Network on Facebook : Instagram : Twitter: Pinterest
About Taryn Whiteaker
Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.
KC Coake says
November 10, 2014 at 5:43 amWhat a darling idea! I know my girls would love to do this! Pinned!
KC
Michelle says
November 10, 2014 at 5:59 amI love this idea- looks like it could become such a sweet tradition!
Debbie says
November 10, 2014 at 6:19 amI know I’d love to come decorate a cookie with y’all! Such a fun cute idea!
Debbie
Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says
November 10, 2014 at 7:33 amThis is SUCH a cute idea! And I always love the BHG products I find at Walmart. They are always so stylish!
Melanie says
November 10, 2014 at 7:46 amVery fun! I know my daughter would love this.
Anna says
November 10, 2014 at 8:31 amCute idea! I pinned it. :)
Anna
Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says
November 10, 2014 at 8:31 amThis is such a cute idea! One thing I love about christmas is the cookies! I’m pinning. Have a great week.
Leslie
Stacy Risenmay says
November 10, 2014 at 11:17 amSuch a cute idea! And the frosting in the squeeze containers? Mind blown.
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says
November 10, 2014 at 12:37 pmWhat a great idea to put the icing in squirt bottles! I love the tiny little glasses with all of the sprinkles, too! Such a beautiful presentation, makes me want to join the kids in decorating some cookies!
Chris @ Celebrations At Home says
November 10, 2014 at 1:05 pmLove how you made this into an organized station that can be placed anywhere. Great idea!
Emily says
November 10, 2014 at 2:14 pmhow fun is that?? And yummy too! I love your sprinkles, so festive! pinned.
Kelly says
November 10, 2014 at 2:52 pmGirl — that is all kinds of cute! Kids would love this!!
Taryn says
November 10, 2014 at 8:51 pmThank you! :)
Chelsea says
November 10, 2014 at 6:03 pmThis is so cute and so clever! This would be so fun as a party activity or just as a family night with the kids (and adults) I love it!!
Erin @ DIY on the Cheap says
November 10, 2014 at 6:41 pmThis is an adorable idea and so much fun!
Carrie says
November 10, 2014 at 7:59 pmI love this idea!!! Perfect for the kids and grown ups!
Melissa@TheHappierHomemaker says
November 11, 2014 at 4:48 amWhat a cute idea-I am definitely going to try this, thanks for sharing!
amy @ one artsy mama says
November 11, 2014 at 6:07 amThat looks like SO much fun! I don’t know who would enjoy it more, my son, or me!
Valerie says
November 17, 2014 at 2:10 pmSuch a great idea! My daughter would love this.
Melissa thomas says
November 25, 2014 at 3:00 amThis is a fantastic idea for our family Christmas Eve party. I know the kids will love the idea of making a special cookie for Santa and I know that I will love it too!
Also, your printables are going to make it so cute and festive.
Thanks for the great idea and the great printables. Can’t wait to set this up!
I think we have just found a new family tradition!
Keya says
November 17, 2015 at 8:01 pmLOVE this! What kind of frosting did you use?
Laura Roediger says
December 9, 2015 at 1:31 pmHELLO,
I WAS CURIOUS AS TO WHAT KIND OF ICING DID YOU USE FOR THE COOKIES? MY ICING IS SO THICK IT WOULDNT SQUEEZE OUT OF THE BOTTLES.’
Taryn says
December 9, 2015 at 2:54 pmHi – I generally make a basic frosting recipe using powder sugar, butter and a little milk. You can add more milk to make it thinner to help go through the bottles easier.
Kristy says
December 13, 2015 at 11:48 amDoes this icing harden so the cookies can be stacked?! Love this idea!!
Debbie B says
December 19, 2015 at 7:39 pmAs we are having a Crazy Christmas Sweater party this year, I decided to bake up some sweater shaped Sugar cookies. Tis will be great since the guests can ddesign their own Crazy (since not all are ugly) Sweater cookies.
Jen says
January 29, 2017 at 5:02 pmOkay, so I’m a very “silly” thinker, but do you think your (very cool) design idea could somehow transfer over to the bathroom? I was thinking, you take the same items.. Starting with the wooden tray, put various small toiletries or what-have-you in the little white dishes, maybe some of those soap flakes in the little drink holders, and shampoo and conditioner in the bottles. (Maybe change the bottles, though.)
I also see it as a great idea for a small FROYO buffet! (((MMMMMmmmm, marshmallow creme…!!!)))
Taryn Whiteaker says
January 29, 2017 at 5:21 pmOh what a great idea! yes, I think that would be super cute!