🍪 Winter Wonderland Interactive Cookie Station
Why It Fits the 2023 Theme
This cookie station is designed for togetherness and creativity. Family members and friends can decorate their own cookies, experiment with wintery designs, and enjoy a hands-on, magical experience — all set in a snowy, sparkling “Winter Wonderland” vibe.
Ingredients (for the station)
Cookies (make ahead):
- Sugar cookies or gingerbread cookies, baked and cooled (cut into snowflakes, stars, trees)
Decorations:
- Royal icing (white, icy blue, silver)
- Edible glitter, sanding sugar, and pearl sprinkles
- Mini chocolate chips or candies
- Shredded coconut (to mimic snow)
Optional Extras:
- Snowflake-shaped sprinkles
- Frosted cookie sticks for dipping
- Small piping bags or squeeze bottles for easy icing
Instructions
- Set Up the Station:
- Arrange cookies on trays or platters.
- Place icing in small bowls or piping bags.
- Lay out decorations, sprinkles, and toppings in jars or small dishes.
- Decorate:
- Encourage guests to pipe icing, add sprinkles, and get creative with designs.
- Use coconut as “snow” and candies for accents like ornaments or lights.
- Display & Share:
- Let cookies dry for 20–30 minutes if using royal icing.
- Arrange decorated cookies on a platter for a beautiful Winter Wonderland display.
- Guests can take some home or enjoy them together with hot cocoa.
Tips for a Magical Experience
- Theme the Table: Use faux snow, glittery tablecloths, or snowflake cutouts to create the Winter Wonderland atmosphere.
- Make it Accessible: Pre-fill icing bags and keep small tools for younger participants.
- Interactive Fun: Turn it into a decorating contest with fun categories: “Most Frosty,” “Sparkliest,” “Most Creative.”
This activity brings connection, creativity, and seasonal magic together in one simple, shareable experience — perfect for 2023’ Christmas.