christmas cookie decorations

Many holiday sprinkles are sold in resealable bags—commonly around 4 ounces—with some baking blends available in larger sizes such as 8 ounces. Packaging is typically designed for easy storage and reuse (resealable bags are common).

Edible decorations come in a variety of shapes and textures: tiny nonpareils and confetti-style sprinkles in bright holiday colors, plus larger shaped pieces (for example tree-shaped sprinkles), chocolate pieces and vanilla chips that add extra texture and crunch.

Sizes vary by item: cookie-look ornaments and figurines typically range from about 2.25 inches up to roughly 9.5 inches tall. Printed gingerbread cutouts are commonly listed at around 5" x 6.75".

Sprinkles are used to decorate cookies, cupcakes, cakes and other desserts. Typical methods include sprinkling on frosted items, pressing sprinkles onto cookie dough before baking, or mixing baking confetti into batter so the decorations appear in the finished cookie—some confetti blends are formulated to withstand baking.

Several sprinkle blends are sold in resealable bags designed to help maintain freshness and make storage easier. Resealable packaging lets you close the bag between uses to limit exposure to air.

Some baking confetti blends are formulated to keep their shape and color when baked, so shaped pieces and bright colors remain visible in cookies fresh from the oven.