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Build a Cookie Decorating Party Gift Basket

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Build a cookie decorating party basket full of color, sprinkles, and sweet creative fun. Icing, tools, and ready to decorate helpers for a holiday afternoon with kids, grandkids, or friends who still love to play with their food. Perfect for holiday ...
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The Basket and Wrap

Bright and cheerful, because decorating day is a party.

 
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Go big and washable for this one, flour gets everywhere. After, it stores all her baking gear in one place.
Mainstays Large Storage Bin with Handles, Gray Flannel
 
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Bright layers promise fun before a single cookie is cut. Fluff it high around the sprinkle jars.
Hallmark 6-Pack Assorted Tissue Paper (Rainbow Colors) 42
 
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A bold bow she can spot across a busy kitchen. Tie it on the handle so it stays out of the flour.
(2 pack) Offray Ribbon, Metallic Red 1 1/2 inch Grosgrain Polyester Ribbon, 9 feet
 
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Write the decorating date and time on the card. A planned party actually happens, a vague one drifts.
Hallmark Blank Christmas Card Festive Lettering 1 Count

The Main Gifts

The decorating essentials: cookies, color, and control.

 
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Good mix means tender cookies without a dawn baking marathon. More time for the fun part, decorating.
Betty Crocker Sugar Cookies, Cookie Baking Mix, 17.5 oz
 
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Pouches with tips built in are beginner friendly and tidy. Red, white, and green cover most holiday designs.
Betty Crocker Christmas Colors Decorating Cookie Icing - 3 Pack- And White Red Green
 
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Gel gives strong color with just a drop, so icing stays thick. She can mix any shade she dreams up.
Wilton Red, Yellow, Green and Blue Gel Food Color Set, 4-Count
 
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Stars, trees, and gingerbread people are the classics for a reason. Metal cutters give clean, proud edges.
Holiday Time 8-Piece Stainless Steel Cookie Cutter Set with PVC Dipped Edges, Multicolor
 
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For the decorator who wants swirls and writing. A small starter set opens up so many designs.
Wilton 18-Piece Cake Decorating Set with Stainless Steel Piping Tips, Decorating Bags and Couplers
 
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Sprinkles are pure happiness in a jar. Set out small bowls so little hands can reach and choose.
Wilton Christmas Shapes 6 Cell Colorful Holiday Sprinkles Mix
 
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A steady roll makes even cookies that bake evenly. The mat means no sticking and easy cleanup.
3-Piece Silicone Rolling Pin and Pastry Mat Set, Large 24x16 Non-Stick Baking Mat with Measurements, 15" Dough Roller & Scraper for Pizza Pie Cookie, Green

Treats and Small Extras

Sweet extras and helpers that keep decorating smooth.

 
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For homemade royal icing that dries with a pretty shine. One bag covers a whole party batch.
Great Value Confectioners Powdered Sugar, 32 oz
 
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A dusting of sparkle makes plain white cookies look like snow. Kids gasp at this part every time.
Great Value Holiday Multicolor No Artificial Colors 4-in-1 Sanding Sugar, 5.6 oz
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Tiny eyes turn blobs into characters. This is where the giggling starts and never really stops.
Wilton Candy Eyeballs for Icing Desserts Black & White Candy Sprinkles 0.8 oz.
 
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Line every tray and the cleanup almost disappears. Decorating on parchment keeps cookies safe to move.
(3 pack) Reynolds Kitchens Pop-Up Parchment Paper Sheets, 10.75 in x 13.75 in, 35 Sheets
 
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A little spatula spreads icing smooth like a pro. Much easier for small hands than a big knife.
Wilton W090012 Icing Spatula Set, Navy Blue & Gold - Pack of 3

Finishing Touches

Finishes for showing off, gifting, and saving her creations.

 
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Guests take their best cookies home like trophies. A clear bag shows off their work beautifully.
Way To Celebrate Clear Treat Bags with Twist Ties, 4 in x 9.5 in, 25 Count
 
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A pretty tin keeps cookies fresh and gift ready. She will reuse it every December, I promise.
Christmas Cookie Food Storage Containers with Lids, Holiday Cookie, 8-Inch Round Airtight Holiday Containers, 2 Pack
 
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Cookies cool fast and stay crisp on a rack. Decorating warm cookies is a melty mistake, this prevents it.
Wilton 14.5” x 20” Cooling Rack
 
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One holly pick on the basket bow for a holiday finish. Sweet, simple, and ready for a photo.
yulier 12 Pcs Artificial Holly Berry Stems, 8" Christmas Berry Picks Sprays Snowy Fake Red Berries for Christmas Tree Branches Fillers Ornaments Home Office Vase Decor