By Devi Poojari
December 22, 2025
Part of the charm in baking cookies during the holiday season is to have it be an activity that brings together loved ones in decorating them. To make this an effortless and non-messy affair, incorporate simple but fun elements that help keep everything uncomplicated.
Creating the right type of ‘canvas’ for all the embellishments to look vivid is crucial for icing to be applied easily.
Prevent icing from running by icing cookies once they are fully at room temperature before applying anything to its surface.
For precision and seamless application of icing or frosting, pastry bags are instrumental in having an exact estimate of how much is required.
Make sure to use a variety of sprinkles, sugar balls, chocolate chips and even icings to introduce visual as well as flavour elements to each bite.
Avoid adding all the decorations at once; instead, take your time to let each one settle before adding another over it.
Pick 2-3 different colours that match or complement the theme of your festivities and play around with a variety of different patterns.