Planning a baby shower and need the perfect thank you party favor? Look no further. We have just the thing.
What’s nearly as sweet as celebrating the arrival of a precious new baby? Cookies, of course. Cookies seem to have a way of making themselves a part of any celebration. Baby showers are no exception.
Show your guests how sweet you think they are by creating a thank you in the form of cookies. The five ideal baby shower cookie flavors are listed below.
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Favors Bursting With Flavor
The first part of planning your cookie favors is deciding on a flavor. It may be easiest to choose just one flavor. However, a variety of flavors is a great way to ensure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Some popular baby shower flavors include:
1. Sugar
Like the beginning of a Bob Ross episode, sugar cookies are a blank canvas on which you create your masterpiece.
Not only are sugar cookies delicious, but they can become nearly any shape or design you desire. From animals to cowboys to twinkle stars and everything in between, these blank canvases can evolve into anything you want, fitting perfectly into any theme.
For shape cookies, check your local craft or department store for cookie cutters that fit the theme. Or, if time permits, order online. However, if you prefer simple, round cookies, a lid works great for making a perfect circle.
When it comes to frosting sugar cookies, there are a few different options.
- Fondant– Fondant is ideal for making small designs on top of your sugar cookies, as it is easily rolled out and cut into shapes. You can also melt fondant and pour it over your cookies. It will harden slightly and leave you with a smooth finish.Fondant can be tricky to work with and is more expensive than other decorating options. While fondant may look beautiful, it is often too sweet for some people.
- Royal Icing– The most popular type of frosting for gourmet sugar cookies is royal icing. This frosting is easy to use inside piping bags to create beautiful designs. It also hardens as it sets, so your masterpiece is preserved even when packaged.Although royal icing is a favorite for cookie decorators, it often gets a bad rap. The strong, sugary flavor of this icing is off-putting to some people, plus traditional royal icing uses raw egg whites, which poses some risk.
Thanks to the internet, there are tons of royal icing variations. Look for one that doesn’t use raw eggs and promises to taste good. Why not give it a shot?
- Cream Cheese– One of the tastiest types of frosting is cream cheese. The rich flavor of this frosting, along with the cookie’s sweetness, results in a heavenly combination.Cream cheese frosting is soft and thick, making it unsuitable for intricate decorations. A basic single layer is the best way to use this frosting. Smooth it out and add some sprinkles for a simple yet tasty treat.
Cookies with cream cheese frosting are trickier to package, so they are most suitable for having on a tray to enjoy during the baby shower.
- Store Bought– A time-saver frosting option is to buy a prepackaged, store-bought type. While not as good as homemade, this frosting will likely still taste good and spread nicely on cookies.
- Vanilla Glaze– As a base for other decorating options or a choice for a super-simple look, a vanilla-based glaze adds a touch of sweetness to enhance the overall flavor of the cookie.
2. Chocolate Chip
No cookie list is complete without the age-old classic chocolate chip. This cookie is a worldwide favorite for good reason. It’s delicious! Not many people dislike the traditional flavor of a chocolate chip cookie.
While a chocolate chip cookie may not look as “fancy” as a sugar cookie, it is beautiful in its own right. These cookies take little preparation, aren’t messy, and package up nicely.
3. Peanut Butter
The salty, sweet, nutty flavor of peanut butter made into a soft cookie is nearly irresistible. Unless one of your guests has a peanut allergy, this delicious cookie makes a sweet party favor. Peanut butter cookies would be perfect for a “little peanut”-themed baby shower.
We can all agree that chocolate and peanut butter were made for each other. So, adding some rich chocolate frosting to your cookies is clearly a no-brainer, making them taste like gourmet peanut butter cookies.
4. Gingerbread
Gingerbread cookies are a top choice for party favors for baby showers during the winter or around Christmas time. These cookies will fill your guests’ hearts (and bellies) with the joy of the season and joy for the new little one they are all celebrating.
While you can make gingerbread cookies into any shape, making them into baby gingerbread men would be adorable.
5. Shortbread
Like sugar cookies or gingerbread, you can make shortbread cookies virtually any shape you desire. These cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser despite not being overly sweet.
The rich, buttery flavor and crispy texture of shortbread cookies are fabulous on their own. However, dip them in chocolate for a game-changing taste.
Good Things Come In Cookie Packages
After deciding the flavor and style of cookie you want, you need to figure out how to package the cookie favors. There are so many different ideas, but here are a few favorites:
1. Box
Make your favors genuinely feel like a gift by placing your cookies in decorative gift boxes. You can buy small boxes with a window that shows off a single gourmet cookie. Or, use little gift boxes lined with tissue paper to package multiple cookies.
2. Bag
Clear treat bags or even sandwich bags are an easy way to package cookies. These let your guests see your delicious creations before ever opening the bag.
You can also use a paper bag folded down. Punch some holes in the top and attach some cute ribbon or craft twine to make a cookie bag with a handle.
3. Tube
A clear tube is a fun and unique way to hold and display multiple cookies. Make sure to find tubes that will easily fit your cookies.
When packaging, add a pretty tag or label with a cute or clever thank-you note. Your guests will love the cookie favors no matter how you package them.
If you are not a baker (or simply want to save time), order baby shower cookies online and have them delivered right to your door.
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