I like to make simple sugar cookies into beautiful gifts by adding a pretty ribbon and assorted toppings....and, these are some of my favorites!
Here's how I did it...
1. Use your favorite sugar cookie recipe (I've included mine below found on www.inkatrinaskitchen.com) and roll out your dough as usual.
2. Using a large round cookie cutter, cut out your cookies and then use a small round cookie cutter to cut out the centers.
3. Bake according to your recipe's instructions.
4. I used white confectionery coating and assorted candy toppings to create various color and textural effects.
5. When cool and dry, select any ribbon of your choice and have tying the cookies up. You can add gift tags, jingle bells, and other embellishments to really make these cookies special. By just switching out the ribbon, these cookies can be perfect additions for your Christmas, Easter, or Valentine celebrations.
These ribboned cookies were made much the same way only instead of punching out a hole with a cookie cutter, I used a toothpick to make a hole in the dough about the diameter of a pencil before baking. When they were done baking, the hole was just large enough to fit a piece of thin ribbon through. This idea is great for hanging cookies on Christmas trees, festive garland, or even gift boxes!
YIELD: 3 dozen cookies
30 minutes 6-8 minutes 38 minutesSoft cut out sugar cookie recipe that keeps its shape and dough does not need to be chilled before baking- perfect edges every time!
{ recipe from www.inkatrinaskitchen.com }
