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Decorating Ugly Christmas Sweaters with Teens

December 21, 2019 by MamaBee


I’m in a different chapter of parenthood. My oldest is just 10 months shy of being an adult, and about 6 months shy of graduating high school. With this different chapter in parenthood comes some bittersweet moments. I still want to cram in a bunch of things that we haven’t done yet, and I want to spoil her for Christmas since it’s the last Christmas as a minor child. On the other hand, I want to allow my oldest to make some decisions on her own, and start taking control of her life. It’s all very hard for a “mommy” like me, but I’m embracing it and taking it one day at a time. 

Most recently my oldest and youngest joined me in using an Ugly Sweater Christmas Cookie kit to decorate two cookies each. This was such a fun time. We laughed, we talked, we ate frosting and icing, we enjoyed some quality time together. 

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Decorating Ugly Chrsitmas Sweater Cookies with Teens

First, you’ll want to open up your ugly Christmas sweaters cookie decorating kit.

You’ll see that your Christmas cookies decorating kit comes with pre-made cookies, frosting, icing in various colors, and Christmas themed sprinkles. 

Next, open the cookies and icing as well as the frosting. Place the sprinkles in a small bowl for all to share. 

Now that everything from your ugly sweater Christmas cookie decorating kit is open, it’s time to dig in and start creating. 

 

My youngest and I used the box for inspiration while my oldest did her own thing. 

Above is one of my ugly sweater Christmas cookies designed with my teens.

Above these words is my youngest son’s ugly Christmas sweater cookie design. 

Above you’ll see one of my oldest kiddo’s designs for an ugly Christmas sweater cookie. 

Lastly, you’ll simply let the frosting and icing dry. 

Tips for Decorating Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies with Teens

  • Don’t forget that the icing and frosting can be used as “glue” to hold your sprinkles in place. 
  • Always remember to place the icing where you want it, as wiping it off will still leave a little icing residue behind. 
  • Have lots of fun! 

What is needed for cookie decorating?

What you need for cookie decorating will depend on whether you use a cookie decorating kit or homemade cookies. Below you’ll find a list of items that I feel you need to grab if you’re going to decorate cookies with teens. 

 VonShef Electric Hand Mixer Whisk With Stainless Steel Attachments, 5-Speed and Turbo Button, Includes; Beaters, Dough Hooks and Balloon Whisk – RedVonShef Electric Hand Mixer Whisk With Stainless Steel Attachments, 5-Speed and Turbo Button, Includes; Beaters, Dough Hooks and Balloon Whisk - Red Joseph Joseph 20085 Adjustable Rolling Pin with Removable Rings, 16.5Joseph Joseph 20085 Adjustable Rolling Pin with Removable Rings, 16.5 Set of 3 Multi-Color Silicone whisks with stainless steel handles. Milk & Egg Beater Balloon Metal Whisk for Blending, Whisking, Beating and Stirring. Whisks for cooking by Dragonn. (Multi Color)Set of 3 Multi-Color Silicone whisks with stainless steel handles. Milk & Egg Beater Balloon Metal Whisk for Blending, Whisking, Beating and Stirring. Whisks for cooking by Dragonn. (Multi Color) M KITCHEN WORLD Heat Resistant Silicone Spatulas Set – Rubber Spatula Kitchen Utensils Non-Stick for Cooking, Baking and Mixing – Ergonomic, Dishwasher Safe Bakeware Set of 4, OrangeM KITCHEN WORLD Heat Resistant Silicone Spatulas Set - Rubber Spatula Kitchen Utensils Non-Stick for Cooking, Baking and Mixing - Ergonomic, Dishwasher Safe Bakeware Set of 4, Orange Spring Chef Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set, Dual Sided, Stainless Steel, Fits in Spice Jars, Set of 8Spring Chef Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set, Dual Sided, Stainless Steel, Fits in Spice Jars, Set of 8 Pyrex Measuring Cups, 3-Piece, ClearPyrex Measuring Cups, 3-Piece, Clear Winware 2-Piece Sheet Pan, 16 x 22-Inch, AluminumWinware 2-Piece Sheet Pan, 16 x 22-Inch, Aluminum Wilton 3-Tier Collapsible Cooling RackWilton 3-Tier Collapsible Cooling Rack Reynolds Kitchens Non-Stick Parchment Paper – 60 Square FeetReynolds Kitchens Non-Stick Parchment Paper - 60 Square Feet Thickened 100pcs/set Disposable Pastry Bag Icing Piping Bag Cake Cupcake Decorating Bags (12inch Thickened)Thickened 100pcs/set Disposable Pastry Bag Icing Piping Bag Cake Cupcake Decorating Bags (12inch Thickened) Wilton Icing Bag Ties, 12-Count – Rubber Icing Bag TiesWilton Icing Bag Ties, 12-Count - Rubber Icing Bag Ties Shappy Plastic Standard Couplers Cake Decorating Coupler Pipe Tip Coupler for Icing Nozzles, White (12 Pack)Shappy Plastic Standard Couplers Cake Decorating Coupler Pipe Tip Coupler for Icing Nozzles, White (12 Pack) Reynolds Kitchens Quick Cut Plastic Wrap, 225 Square Feet, Pack of 2Reynolds Kitchens Quick Cut Plastic Wrap, 225 Square Feet, Pack of 2 OXO Good Grips Chef’s Squeeze Bottle SetOXO Good Grips Chef's Squeeze Bottle Set Wilton Icing Colors, 12-Count Gel-Based Food ColorWilton Icing Colors, 12-Count Gel-Based Food Color Writer Bottles – 6 Easy Squeeze Applicator Bottles – 3 each (1 and 2 Ounce) – Cookie Cutters and Cake Decorating, Food Coloring and Royal Icing SuppliesWriter Bottles - 6 Easy Squeeze Applicator Bottles - 3 each (1 and 2 Ounce) - Cookie Cutters and Cake Decorating, Food Coloring and Royal Icing Supplies Wilton Candy Melts Flavored 12oz, Bright White, VanillaWilton Candy Melts Flavored 12oz, Bright White, Vanilla Wilton Light Cocoa and Bright White Candy Melts Candy Set, Vanilla & Chocolate Candy MeltsWilton Light Cocoa and Bright White Candy Melts Candy Set, Vanilla & Chocolate Candy Melts Food Coloring AmeriColor Student Kit, 12 .75 Ounce Bottles Soft Gel Paste ColorsFood Coloring AmeriColor Student Kit, 12 .75 Ounce Bottles Soft Gel Paste Colors 1000 Count 100% Natural Bamboo Toothpicks – Kitchen Essential1000 Count 100% Natural Bamboo Toothpicks - Kitchen Essential Clay Needle Tools Ceramic Detail Tools Pottery Sculpture Needle Detail Tools (2)Clay Needle Tools Ceramic Detail Tools Pottery Sculpture Needle Detail Tools (2) Ann Clark Cookie Cutters 5-Piece Christmas and Holiday Cookie Cutter Set with Recipe Booklet, Snowflake, Star, Christmas Tree, Gingerbread Man and AngelAnn Clark Cookie Cutters 5-Piece Christmas and Holiday Cookie Cutter Set with Recipe Booklet, Snowflake, Star, Christmas Tree, Gingerbread Man and Angel JPSOR 22pcs Cookie Cutter Biscuit Cutters Sandwich Cutters Colors Shapes Cake Cutter (Star, Flower, Round, Square)JPSOR 22pcs Cookie Cutter Biscuit Cutters Sandwich Cutters Colors Shapes Cake Cutter (Star, Flower, Round, Square) Food coloring Pens, 11Pcs Double Sided Food Grade and Edible Marker,Gourmet Writers for Decorating Fondant,Cakes, Cookies, Frosting, Easter Eggs, Thick Tip and Fine Tip, 10 Colors, by EdibleinkFood coloring Pens, 11Pcs Double Sided Food Grade and Edible Marker,Gourmet Writers for Decorating Fondant,Cakes, Cookies, Frosting, Easter Eggs, Thick Tip and Fine Tip, 10 Colors, by Edibleink Metronic 8 inch Impulse Bag Sealer Poly Bag Sealing Machine Heat Seal Closer with Repair KitMetronic 8 inch Impulse Bag Sealer Poly Bag Sealing Machine Heat Seal Closer with Repair Kit Kopykake ProjectorKopykake Projector

 

Filed Under: Family Bonding Tagged With: artistic kids, christmas time, decorating cookies with kids, decorations for family

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