12 Christmas Cookie Board Ideas to Wow Your Guests
Charcuterie board, Christmas-style.
The holidays are all about spending time with your loved ones and creating memories that will last for years to come – and what better way to do that than with a beautiful Christmas cookie board? Christmas cookies are a staple holiday food tradition that will shine at your next party or family gathering. Don’t just throw your cookies in a tin and call it a day. Style them with one or more of our Christmas cookie board ideas to leave your guests with a holiday visual that’s both yummy and stunning.
Pick a Theme
Christmas cookie platter ideas start long before the cookies – they start with a theme! Your first task in building a Christmas cookie board is to decide what holiday aesthetic you want to showcase in your cookie arrangement. Do you want traditional colors such as red and green, or do you want to go more elegant and chic with white and gold? Selecting your theme ahead of time gives you a better idea of what board you want to use and which decor to place around your cookies. Choose coordinating napkins and mugs to tie your tablescape’s festive theme together.
The board you serve your cookies on is just as important as the treats. You should choose a board that matches your holiday theme and has enough room to accommodate all of your cookies. A holiday-patterned serving platter is a great option if you want to keep your extra arrangement festive and in the holiday spirit. If you want to go in a more rustic direction, wooden serving trays and boards can give you the room and look you’re after. Keep in mind that boards with flat edges make it easier to arrange and layer your cookies! Make sure the colors of your board don’t clash with the colors of your cookies, but include a variety of colors to make a pop on your table.
One way to make your Christmas cookie board stand out is to make your own cookies with Christmas cookie cutters! These cookie cutters give you the ability to make playful holiday icons into yummy desserts you can customize with icing or frosting of your choice. Use a rolling pin to flatten out your cookie dough before using the cookie cutters to create the perfect Christmas figure-shaped cookie. Your guests will love how these homemade treats enhance your party.
Give your guests a fun memory by incorporating frosting their own cookies into the party! Provide icing tips and piping bags so your guests can decorate their own treats for a unique Christmas cookie board experience, or do it yourself before the party starts if you prefer. Icing and frosting is a great way to customize each cookie and add a bit of holiday cheer to your evening.
Arrange your cookies on your serving board by grouping them together however you’d like! Layer your cookies on the board by overlapping one cookie over the other. You can also group each cookie by their shape, color, or get creative and arrange your cookies in a Christmas tree shape! Put candies, frosting, or other non-cookie treats in the small serving bowls to give your board a tasty extra element that also serves to separate the different treats.
Have a delectable dip or icing for your cookies? Place it in a smaller bowl to add another layer to your Christmas cookie board. Not only will it separate the cookies, but it will add a tasty dimension to your board.
Festive serving utensils are a key ingredient for enjoying your Christmas cookie board. Not only do they help keep things sanitary, but they also add extra holiday fun with their Christmas icons and whimsical holiday decorations. Including a serving utensil along with your board will of course come in handy for your guests, since they can use it to pick up their own treats from the board hands-free.
Set the mood for your Christmas cookie board by creating the perfect tablescape. Serve your cookies with beautiful glass plates and saucers with elaborate Christmas prints such as poinsettias or a snowy landscape, or red and green colors. Don’t forget to place an elegant Christmas centerpiece on the table for extra festiveness.
Tip!
Create the perfect holiday tablescape based on your aesthetic with ideas from our Christmas Tablescaping guide!
Don’t Forget the Festive Linens
As you’re working on your tablescape set up, don’t forget to add in corresponding linens! Line the table with a holiday tablecloth or runner to elevate your Christmas spirit with traditional colors that compliment your cookies and keep the table crumb-free for an easy clean up.
Set the mood with a cozy tabletop flameless candle to create a warm vibe for your guests. A flameless candle with Christmas colors can serve as a great decoration piece around your cookies, while a scented candle can enhance the experience by complimenting the pastries you serve your guests.
Fancy-up your cookies by pairing them with a delicious, complimentary holiday cocktail or mocktail! Whether your guests are all adults or blended with a younger crowd, you can serve a drink that elevates their holiday spirit and sweetens or balances all of the cookie flavors. Place your cocktail cart or tray near the cookies to create a sweet-treat stop for your guests to enjoy.
Tip!
Find the perfect holiday drink recipe here in our Christmas Cocktail guide!
Give Christmas Cheer, To-Go
Let your guests enjoy holiday treats for days to come with festive party favor bags. Pack your leftovers into these holiday goody bags so your guests can take home part of the Christmas cookie board experience to enjoy for days to come.
