The holiday season is the perfect time to unleash your creativity in the kitchen, and engraved rolling pins are a fantastic tool to help you craft beautiful holiday cookies. These unique baking tools not only make cookie decorating easier but also add a personal touch to your festive treats.
Getting Started
Begin by selecting a classic cookie recipe, such as sugar cookies or gingerbread. Once your dough is prepared and chilled, lightly flour your work surface to prevent sticking. Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick, ensuring it’s even for consistent baking.
Next, take your engraved rolling pin and roll it gently over the dough, applying even pressure to transfer the design. This step is where the magic happens! The beautiful patterns will be imprinted onto the dough, providing a lovely base for your cookies.
Decorating Your Cookies
Once you’ve cut your cookies into shapes, it’s time to get creative with decorating. Use royal icing, edible glitter, or colored sprinkles to enhance the engraved designs. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this part of the process, making it a fun family activity. Take a peek at this photo we shared…it’s a beautiful assortment of cookies. Various colors, sprinkles, sizes, colored texts to even simple flooded icing.
Baking and Sharing
Bake your cookies according to the recipe instructions and allow them to cool. Once cooled, consider packaging them in decorative boxes or tins to share with friends and family. The personalized touch of engraved designs will make these cookies a memorable gift. You can buy clear plastic bags from box stores like Michael’s or Hobby Lobby. I sometimes use brown plastic lunch bags - remember those from elementary school? Pop on a decorative bow and you’re set!
Simplify your decorating process but also provide an opportunity to create delightful, personalized treats that bring joy to your celebrations. Embrace the holiday spirit and let your creativity shine in the kitchen this season!
Photo credit: Valerie Miller, @ohheyhi cookies