Ugly Sweater Party Cookie Invitation – Video

This ugly sweater party cookie invitation is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market. Thank you for supporting my wonderful sponsors. They make it possible for me to keep the ideas coming! All content, ideas, photography and opinions are that of my own and I’d have it no other way!

If you’re hosting an Ugly Sweater Party this year I have the best invitation idea for you, Ugly Sweater Party cookie invitations! With these cuties, your guests can’t say no!

And if you’re not planning to host an Ugly Sweater Party, you can still get in some great Christmas baking and make these fun ugly sweater cookies with the family. Cost Plus World Market has the perfect cookie cutter, ingredients, sprinkles, decorations, and packaging to get you creating!

Gather Supplies

Here’s a look at what you’ll need. I picked my supplies up at the Cost Plus World Market Tuscaloosa Store (find the Cost Plus World Market store nearest you):

• Ugly Sweater Cookie Cutter
• Holiday Sprinkles
• Lindt Mini Teddy Bears
• Lindt Mini Elves
• Christmas Napkins
• Crushed Peppermint (in store)
• Shortbread Tree Cookies

Decorating Ugly Sweater Cookies

Now that you’ve gathered all your cookie decorating goodies, let’s get started. Ugly sweater cookies are a cinch to make because there are no rules! However, there are a few cookie baking tips I’d like for you to remember.

Prepare your dough the right way. No matter if you use grandma’s sugar cookie recipe, or one out of a box, make sure you do these two things:

1. roll it a consistent thickness each time, and
2. chill it.

If the dough is all the same thickness, every cookie on the sheet will cook at the same rate and you’re less likely to burn your sweaters.

If you chill the dough, it will hold it’s shape and you’re less likely to have blob cookies. {wink}

Packaging Ugly Sweater Cookie Invitations

Now that you have perfectly decorated cookies, let’s package them up and get them out to your guests! I picked up a few more supplies at my local Cost Plus World Market. If you’ve not shopped a store before, you’re missing out. They have food, kitchen, gift, furniture and even a great wine and beer selection. I chose to go with mini champagne bottles. I have a thing for minis! And since I’m inviting only six couples to our Ugly Sweater Party, I wanted to do something a little special to get them excited for the fun night ahead!

• Mini Baskets
• Shredded Tissue Paper (in store)
• Mini Christmas Cookie Cutters
• Mini Korbel Bottles
• Ribbon (in store)
• DIY Invitation

Packaging these darling ugly sweater cookies is super simple. Grab mini wire baskets and fill them with shredded paper. Snuggle a mini Korbel bottle next to your cookie. Next, type basic party details and print. Cut them into strips and tie them to the front of the basket with curly ribbon and a mini cookie cutter. Guests will be so excited to attend!

Brandi Milloy with Gingerbread Icebox Cake Recipe & Dessert Table by Cost Plus World Market

We can’t stop there. Now that we have guests coming over let’s talk about desserts and all the Christmas food and drink you’ll need to serve. As a matter of fact, why not sweeten your holiday entertaining with Brandi Milloy’s easy Christmas baking recipe for a classic icebox cake made with Walkers Gingerbread Biscuits, Butter Toffee Pretzels and Salted Caramel Bark from Cost Plus World Market. Plus, see her cheery dessert table presentation. Imagine the joy you’ll bring. #GiftThemJoySweepstakes

As always, I hope you’re inspired to craft, bake, create and celebrate!

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