Peppermint Icing Cookies with Personalized Guest Names Recipe
Introduction
These edible name place biscuits are a charming and delicious way to personalize your dinner table. With a peppermint-flavored icing and colorful decorations, they make perfect party favors or festive treats for guests.
Ingredients
- 300g icing sugar
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 4 giant cookies
- Sweets and sprinkles, to decorate
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix the icing sugar with the peppermint extract. Add enough water gradually to form a thick, spreadable icing.
- Step 2: Spread the icing evenly over the surface of each cookie. Use sweets and sprinkles to create a decorative border around the edges.
- Step 3: Allow the icing to set for about 10 minutes until firm.
- Step 4: With an icing pen, write each guest’s name in the center of a cookie.
- Step 5: Once completely dry, wrap each biscuit in cellophane and secure with a pretty ribbon for a charming presentation.
Tips & Variations
- Substitute peppermint extract with vanilla or almond extract for different flavors.
- Use different shapes or sizes of cookies to suit your occasion.
- Try edible glitter or colored sugar for extra sparkle.
- If you don’t have an icing pen, use a small piping bag with a fine nozzle to write names.
Storage
Store the decorated biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Keep them wrapped individually in cellophane to maintain freshness and prevent the decorations from smudging. Avoid refrigeration, which can cause the icing to sweat. To refresh, let refrigerated biscuits come to room temperature before serving.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I prepare the biscuits ahead of time?
Yes, you can decorate and write names on the biscuits a day in advance. Just be sure to store them wrapped tightly to keep the icing intact.
What type of cookies work best for this recipe?
Giant sugar cookies or plain biscuits with a firm surface work best as they hold the icing and decorations well without crumbling.
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Peppermint Icing Cookies with Personalized Guest Names Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 decorated name place biscuits 1x
Description
Delight in these charming edible name place biscuits, perfect for adding a personalized touch to your festive table. Featuring a smooth peppermint-flavored icing and decorated with colorful sweets and sprinkles, these biscuits are both a treat to eat and a creative way to welcome your guests.
Ingredients
Icing
- 300g icing sugar
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- Enough water to make a thick icing (approx. 2-4 tbsp)
Decoration
- 4 giant cookies (plain or slightly flavored)
- Sweets and sprinkles for decorating
- Icing pen for writing names
Instructions
- Prepare the icing: In a bowl, mix the icing sugar with the peppermint extract. Gradually add enough water, a little at a time, to form a thick but spreadable icing consistency.
- Ice the cookies: Spread the prepared icing evenly over the surface of each giant cookie. Carefully create a border around the edge of the icing using assorted sweets and sprinkles, pressing gently to set them in place.
- Set the icing: Allow the iced cookies to rest for 10 minutes so the icing firms up and sets properly.
- Personalize the biscuits: Using an icing pen, write each guest’s name in the center of their respective cookie, ensuring the icing has dried slightly to avoid smudging.
- Wrap for presentation: Once dry, wrap each iced biscuit individually in cellophane and secure with a decorative ribbon for an attractive presentation at your gathering.
Notes
- Ensure the icing is thick enough to hold decorations but still spreadable.
- Use different colors of sweets and sprinkles to customize cookies for various occasions.
- Allow ample drying time to prevent smudging when writing names.
- Giant cookies can be homemade or store-bought, but plain flavors work best to highlight the icing decoration.
- Store wrapped biscuits in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: decorated biscuits, name place biscuits, peppermint icing, festive cookies, personalized treats, edible name tags
