When I was putting together cookie kits last fall, I stumbled upon this cute elf hat cookie cutter. Not only was it the perfect addition to the cookie kits, it also became a staple in my personal cookie cutter collection. When I got it out this year, this cute design quickly came to mind! I used a sprinkle blend from a local shop, but you could also use white non-pareils for a more traditional look. Supplies
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Directions 1. Scoop half of the buttercream into a small bowl and tint it with the red gel color. 2. Fit the pastry bags with the couplers (if using) and the pastry tips. 3. Fill one of the bags with 3/4 cup of red icing. Fill the other bag with 3/4 cup of white icing. 4. Starting with the white icing, outline the bottom of the hat and the pouf. Fill in these sections with buttercream using a back and forth motion. 5. Fill a shallow bowl or plate with sprinkles. Gently press the cookie into the sprinkles. 6. Using the red icing, outline the middle portion of the hat. Then, fill it in with a back and forth motion. These elf hats are just the right amount of whimsy for this Christmas and I know they'll bring a smile to anyone who sees them. Enjoy!
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As the holiday cookie season kicks off, these modern Christmas trees are a fun way to liven up your sugar cookie repertoire! Using your favorite sugar cookie and buttercream recipes, both kids and adults can have fun with this simple, but beautiful design. I've linked up a couple different sources in the supplies below, but you'll probably be able to find everything you need at your local baking supply store. Supplies
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Directions 1. Divide the buttercream into 3 separate bowls. You will only need a small amount of red and brown icing, so divide accordingly. Use the gel colors to tint the icing. 2. Fit the pastry bags with the couplers (if using) and the pastry tips. 3. Fill the bag fitted with the #4 tip with the brown icing. Fill each of the other bags with the green and red icing. 4. Using the bag filled with brown icing, draw the trunk of the tree. 5. Using the bag filled with green icing, start at the top and draw the large branches of the tree. Then fill them in with smaller branches. 6. Using the bag filled with red icing, pipe small dots along the branches for the berries. These cookies will look beautiful on your cookie tray this holiday season, whether you're enjoying them with family or giving them away as gifts! I'd love to hear how your modern tree designs turned out - post in the comments below, on Instagram (@savorbakingco), or on our Facebook page.
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