🍪 How to Make Cookie Ornaments with the Holly Jolly Jingle Project Kit

🍪 How to Make Cookie Ornaments with the Holly Jolly Jingle Project Kit

Decorating cookies for the holidays just got easier — and way more fun! Our Holly Jolly Jingle Project Kit lets you create stunning, ornament-shaped cookies that double as festive decor. Follow this simple tutorial to make professional-looking cookies with crisp stenciled designs, shimmering details, and that irresistible handmade charm.

🎁 What You’ll Need

  • 1 Holly Jolly Jingle Project Kit ( includes the following, Holly Jolly Jingle Round Cookie Stencils, Round Ornament Cookie Cutter, Stencil Genie Stencil Holder, and a Stencil adapter for round stencils)
Holly Jolly Jingle project kit contents

🧁 Step-by-Step Directions

1️⃣ Bake and Cool

Cut out your ornament-shaped cookies using the included round cutter. Bake according to your favorite sugar cookie recipe and cool completely on a rack.

🍪 Pro Tip: Use a no-spread cookie recipe to maintain clean, crisp edges perfect for stenciling!

2️⃣ Prepare Your Icing

Tint your royal icing with your desired holiday colors — think classic red, green, white, and gold! Then, prepare a second batch of white icing in a thicker, stencil consistency. Flood your cookies with the base color and allow them to dry completely before stenciling.

🛒 Need help with icing consistency? Check out our Royal Icing Recipe and Tips.

3️⃣ Set Up Your Stencil

Insert one of the round stencils from the kit into your stencil adapter, then place it inside the Stencil Genie. Position it carefully over your ornament cookie, ensuring the stencil lies flat and snug.

4️⃣ Apply the Design

Using your offset spatula or scraper, apply a thin, even layer of the contrasting icing over the stencil. Work in one smooth motion for clean results. Gently lift the stencil to reveal your perfect design! The icing should be almost level with the cookie when it's removed.

✨ Do: Hold the stencil firmly to avoid smudging.
❌ Don’t: Overload your spatula — less is more!

5️⃣ Add Details and Shine

Once your design is dry, it’s time to bring the holiday sparkle! Add metallic highlights with edible luster dust or a touch of gold airbrush color.

🛒 Recommended tools: Airbrush Systems and Edible Metallics.

6️⃣ String and Display (Optional)

To turn your cookies into ornaments, insert a straw at the top of each cookie before baking to create a small hole. Once decorated and dry, thread with ribbon or baker’s twine — and hang them on your tree!

🎅 Tips for Best Results

  • Always let icing dry fully before layering stencils.

  • Use a scribe tool to pop air bubbles after flooding.

  • Clean your stencils between cookies to prevent smudging.

  • Store decorated cookies in a cool, dry place — not the fridge.

🌟 Wrap-Up

The Holly Jolly Jingle Project Kit makes creating professional-looking Christmas cookies a breeze. Whether you’re gifting them, hanging them as edible ornaments, or serving them at your holiday party, these cookies are guaranteed to impress!

So, grab your kit, mix up your icing, and get ready to jingle all the way into holiday cookie magic.

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