This is the idea from my dear blogging friend, Diana. It is no surprise that Diana came up this cute idea because she is such a giving and thoughtful lady! Not only is this edible garland decorative, but the yummy cookies are wrapped so that with just a snip, you can send your holiday guests home with a special little treat.
Attach a ribbon or piece of yarn to the handle of a pair of scissors (or keep a pair in a safe place near the front door) and cut the plastic wrap between each cookie.
- Working on a long counter top or kitchen table, Pull out a long section of plastic wrap a couple feet longer than your window or door.
- Place cookies, face down and about 6-inches apart down the center of the plastic wrap.
- Fold the sides over the cookies. Cut pieces of yarn or ribbon and tie a small bow above and below each cookie creating little packages.
- Using another piece of ribbon or yarn, tie to the top of the cookie garland and make a loop. Place the loop over a small nail or hook placed where you want to hang the cookie garland. I used a nail just above the door trim so the hole won’t show when removed.
- Attach a large bow at the top.
- As your guests are leaving, cut between the bows to separate the treats.
Gingerbread Cookies Parting Treats Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
DIRECTIONS:
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves until well blended.
In a large bowl beat butter, brown sugar, and egg on medium speed until well blended.
Add molasses, vanilla, and lemon zest and continue to mix.
Gradually stir in dry ingredients until incorporated.
Divide dough in half and wrap each half in plastic and let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours. (I chill the dough in the refrigerator)
Preheat oven to 375°.
Grease or line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicon pad.
Place 1 portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface.Sprinkle flour over dough and rolling pin.
Roll dough to a scant 1/4-inch thick, using additional flour as needed.
Cut out cookies with desired cutter. Space cookies 1 1/2-inches apart.
Bake 1 sheet at a time for 7-10 minutes (the lower time will give you softer cookies).
Remove cookie sheet from oven and allow the cookies to stand until the cookies are firm enough to move to a wire rack.
When cookies are cool, decorate as desired.
Yield: 24 5-inch tall cookies
Royal Frosting Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 egg whites or 1/4 cup meringue powder combined with 1/2 cup of cold water in place of the egg whites. I like using meringue powder instead of the egg whites.
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 4 cups (1 pound) un-sifted confectioner sugar
- food coloring, if desired
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, whip the egg whites with the cream of tartar until foamy.
Sprinkle in the sugar gradually, whipping all the while. The more you whip the icing, the stiffer it’ll be and the faster it will harden up. If you want to “paint” with the icing, you can use food coloring to create different colors and thin the icing with a few drops of water so it will flow.
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Thank you for this idea. I think it would be good for other holidays too!
For Diana: 2 Samuel 22, paying special attention to verses 7 where it says In my distress I called to the Lord; I called out to my God. From His temple HE HEARD MY VOICE; MY CRY CAME TO HIS EARS., 17-19 where it says He reached down on high AND TOOK HOLD ME; HE DREW ME OUT OF DEEP WATERS. HE RESCED ME FROM MY POWERFUL ENEMY, from my foes, who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, BUT THE LORD WAS MY SUPPORT., 29 where it says …THE LORD TURNS MY DARKNESS INTO LIGHT., 30 where it saysWith Your help, I can advance against a troop, with my God I can scale a wall., and verses 31-37 which is too much for me to type! 🙂
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Jeannette Shields
Hi Lorraine and Merry Christmas! I love this idea and gingerbread cookies are among my favorites. I, too, am praying for Diana and her husband. This link will take you to my new blog.
God bless you and your family.
What a fun idea. I love sending people home with a treat.
Amalia
xo
This is a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing.
These are adorable. Gingerbread is about my favorite and I'm afraid I'd eat all the gifts before the guests arrived.
what a cute and fun idea. love it