Description

Say hello to our Christmas Cookie Platter this year, filled with festive treats and holiday cheer. It has the perfect mix of colors, shapes, and flavors to impress — the best way to showcase your holiday baking this season. With just a bit of planning, and following our step-by-step guide, you can create a stunning cookie tray that’s as fun to assemble as it is to enjoy!

Ingredients

cookies - you may need flour, sugar, butter, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, peanut butter, chocolate chips, sprinkles
baking equipment - measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, stand mixer or hand mixer, half sheet baking pan, silicone baking mat, and wire cooling rack. You may also need a cookie scoop, Christmas cookie cutters, and a rolling pin.
other treats - such as candy canes, chocolate and candies.
cookie platter - you can use a large round tray or box.
accessories - such as cupcake liners, burlap rope and/or ribbon.

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Instructions

Choose the cookies. When selecting cookies for your Christmas cookie platter, aim for variety. Mixing different shapes, sizes, and flavors will make the platter visually appealing. You can include a combination of homemade and store-bought cookies, or go all-in with your own creations. I recommend choosing at least 6 different types, but don't hesitate to go above and beyond if you're feeling ambitious. Start planning about a month in advance, and adjust as new ideas and inspirations strike.
Add other festive treats.Consider adding a few extra goodies to your platter to really elevate it. Candy canes, peppermint bark, chocolate truffles, or even chocolate covered oreos make for great additions.
Check your baking tools. Before you start, make sure you have all the necessary equipment. Depending on the cookies that you’re baking, you’ll typically need these basics: measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, electric mixer, and baking sheets. You might also need a silicone baking mat, wire cooling racks, a cookie scoop, or Christmas-themed cookie cutters and a rolling pin.
Create a shopping list. Now that you've decided what cookies and extras to include, it's time to make your shopping list. Write down all the ingredients for your cookies, as well as any additional treats or candies you want to include. Don’t forget to check your kitchen for baking supplies to see if you need anything like cookie tins or liners, festive ribbons (or burlap twine), or cardstock dividers to section off the platter.
Make a schedule. With a full cookie platter ahead of you, it can feel overwhelming. To stay organized, make a baking schedule. Start by identifying the easiest cookies and work your way up to the more complex ones. Some cookies may need chilling, rolling, cutting, or decorating, so take that into account. Spread out your baking sessions across a few days if necessary — many cookies freeze well, so you can bake ahead and freeze the finished cookies until it's time to assemble the platter.
Assemble the platter. When it’s time to put your platter together, think about how to arrange the cookies to create visual interest. Group cookies of different shapes, sizes, and colors together, and avoid large sections where all the cookies look the same. To keep things organized, use mini cupcake liners for smaller cookies, burlap twine or ribbons to bundle cookies, and cardstock to create sections within your platter.

Notes

How to store: You can make or prepare all of these Christmas cookies ahead of time, and most keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for at least 3 days, up to one week.

How to freeze: Store these cookies in an airtight container in layers divided by parchment paper, or in a freezer bag (depending on the cookies), and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Making a batch of cookies at a time and storing in the freezer is the best way to make a holiday cookie box with a variety of cookies.