Decorate Cookies the Easy Way

Decorate cookies at the holidays–or any time of year–without the hassle of special tools. (Yes, there are special tools for this task, but you can do it for a fraction of the cost!)

Decorating cookies and cakes adds some cheer to dessert–and it’s a fun way to keep the kids busy. What, no icing tips handy? (Another kitchen gadget I didn’t even know I needed.) No worries! Just put icing in condiment containers, perfect for big and little cookie artists.

Load up the containers with icing, and let the kids go wild.

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