6 local bakeries offering DIY cookie decorating kits

Skip the chocolate chip cookies and start preparing for Santa’s arrival with some of these festive DIY cookies.

By Michele Kettner • Posted December 16, 2020 at 11:47 a.m.

Courtesy of Fran's Cake and Candy Supplies

With the holidays comes the thick of baking season. While everyone loves the smell of sweets running through their home, not everyone has the time to make cookies from scratch. This weekend, whether you want to skip the baking process or spend a fun afternoon just decorating with the family, stop by one of these local bakeries to pick up a cookie decorating kit.

Buttercream Bakeshop

Make your way to DC for these festive cookie kits. This decorating kit includes lemon and vanilla infused sugar cookies, buttercream and two sets of sprinkles. All kits must be picked up on Dec. 22 or 23. // 1250 Ninth St. NW, Washington, DC; $25

Cake Time

Pick up a kit from Cake Time and have a family cookie decorating contest. Choose from four different holiday kits, that include ugly sweaters, Christmas designs, winter wonderland and Hanukkah, for all of your decorating needs. // 4300 Chantilly Shopping Center, Suite 1H, Chantilly; $30-$32.50

Dollhouse Bakery

Home bakery Dollhouse Bakery has all of your cookie needs. Guests can choose between the Let it Snow DIY kit and the Paint Your Own Cookies kit, which comes in santa, gingerbread house and sleigh designs. All supplies and instructions are included. // 197 Cedar Walk Circle NE, Leesburg; $6-$35

Fran’s Cake and Candy Supplies

Show off your decorating skills with a kit from Fran’s Cake and Candy Supplies. Both the Winter Cookie Kit and Christmas Cookie Kit come with eight pre-baked cookies, royal icing and sprinkles. A virtual cookie decorating class will be available Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. if you would like tips and tricks to creating the best holiday desserts. The virtual class is free and you don’t need the cookie kit to participate. Kit orders need to be in by Dec. 16. // 10927 Main St., Fairfax; $25

Haute Cakes Pastry Shop

Satisfy your sweet tooth at Haute Cakes Pastry Shop. This bakery offers a build a snowman cookie kit and a variety of paint-your-own Christmas cookie kits. The paint-your-own cookies already have a design printed, so it’s the perfect afternoon project for the little ones. // 7 N. Fifth St., Warrenton; $18-$36

Out of the Bubble

Grab a customizable cookie kit from Out of the Bubble. This create-your-own kit allows you to select your cookie flavor, shape, icing colors and allergy restrictions for the perfect holiday treat. // 6230-A Rolling Road, Springfield; $31.99

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.