Easy Christmas Cookies Anyone Can Make (With Just Fondant & Stamps!)
Want to make stunning Christmas cookies without spending hours decorating? With fondant and cookie stamps, anyone can create professional-looking biscuits in minutes. This quick guide shows you how, plus our top Christmas stamps to bring the festive magic to your bakes. ππͺ
β¨ What Youβll Need
- No-spread sugar cookies or shortbread
- Ready-to-roll fondant (any colour)
- Rolling pin + a little cornflour
- Your favourite Christmas cookie stamps
- Cookie cutters (to match your stamps)
π§π³ Step-by-Step Christmas Cookie Decorating
- Bake: Use a no-spread sugar cookie or shortbread recipe so the surface stays flat. Roll dough evenly, cut your shapes, bake, and let them cool completely before decorating.
- Roll fondant: About 3β4 mm thick. Dust with cornflour to stop sticking.
- Stamp: Emboss or Stamp: For embossers, roll fondant over the design once, then peel back. For stamps, press straight down and lift up.
- Cut: Use the matching cutter to cut out the fondant shape.
- Attach: Brush a tiny bit of water or edible glue on the cookie, then place the fondant on top.
- Finish: Optional β paint details with edible paint or add a dusting of shimmer β¨
π‘ Quick Tips for Perfect Stamped Cookies
- Let fondant rest a few minutes if itβs sticky.
- Lightly dust your stamp before pressing for clean details.
- Store decorated cookies in airtight containers.
π Our Favourite Christmas Cookie Stamps
Christmas Bonbon Cracker Cookie Stamp & Cutter
Classic bonbon design for festive, cracker-shaped cookies. Perfect for party platters and gift boxes. This one is great for creating fun statement cookies that stand out on your Christmas dessert table.
Christmas Snow Globe Embosser & Cutter Set
Turn your cookies into mini snow globes with interchangeable festive messages. A crowd favourite! The unique shape and detailed embossing make these perfect for gift sets or personalised cookie packs.
Merry Christmas Cookie Stamp
Simple and classic. Press-and-go elegance for fast, beautiful Christmas bakes. Ideal for adding a festive message to any cookie shape without overcomplicating the design.
Joyful Christmas Mini Stamp Set
Six adorable mini designs: reindeer, tree, sleigh, gingerbread man, present sack & car with tree. Great for gift boxes! These mini stamps are perfect for creating bite-sized cookies, cupcake toppers, or decorating larger bakes with cute accents.
Ultimate Merry Christmas Stamp Collection (14 Stamps)
The ultimate festive bundle. 14 mini designs including Merry Christmas text, Santa, candy canes, wreaths and more π π Perfect if you want to decorate a whole batch with different designs without switching tools.
β Christmas Cookie Stamping FAQs
What cookie dough works best?
No-spread sugar cookie or shortbread. Gingerbread works too β just keep it flat for clean impressions.
Can I stamp directly onto dough?
Yes! Chill the dough well first for sharper details, or use fondant for a flawless finish.
How do I stick fondant to the cookie?
Brush a little water or edible glue on the cookie, place the fondant on top, and gently press.
Do the stamps work in hot weather?
Yep β just let fondant rest for a few minutes if it gets too soft. Store cookies in airtight containers away from heat.
π Ready to Get Baking?
With a few simple tools, you can make stunning Christmas cookies in minutes β no piping skills needed. Explore all our festive designs and find your perfect stamp today.