How to DIY Adorable Christmas Cookie Candle Holders
Transform your holiday decor with a unique twist on classic cookies!
This Christmas cookie candle holder brings a warm, handmade touch to your holiday table or mantle. With just a few supplies, you’ll craft cookie-shaped candle holders that look just like freshly iced gingerbread.
Get ready to add some sweet and cozy vibes to your home with this holiday DIY.
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Tools and Materials
- Baking sheet
- Star-shaped cookie cutter
- Small round cookie cutter
- Hot glue gun
- Gingerbread cookie dough
- Tulip Matte Dimensional Fabric Paint (for decorating)
- Fabric paint in holiday colors (optional)
- Candlesticks
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1. Prepare and Cut Your Cookies
Roll out your gingerbread cookie dough on a floured surface until it’s about ¼ inch thick.
Use your star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out several star shapes. This classic shape will give the Christmas cookie candle holder a festive look.
Next, use the small round cookie cutter to cut a hole in the center of each star. This will be where your candlestick sits, so make sure the circle is big enough to fit it securely.
2. Bake and Shape the Stars
Transfer your star-cut cookies to a baking sheet and bake according to the dough instructions.
As soon as they’re out of the oven, press the round cookie cutter into the center hole again. This ensures a clean and even shape for your candle holder.
Once done, let the cookies cool completely.
3. Decorate the Cookies with “Icing”
Now for the fun part: decorating! Using Tulip Matte Dimensional Fabric Paint (or your preferred fabric paint colors), decorate the edges of each cookie to look like holiday icing.
The fabric paint will create a realistic, textured look, giving each Christmas candle lamp holder a festive flair. Let the paint dry overnight to set.
4. Assemble the Candle Holder
Once your decorated cookies are dry, use a hot glue gun to glue two cookies together.
The bottom cookie will provide extra support, so keep its decoration simpler.
Stack and glue the cookies with the painted sides facing out, allowing the center hole to remain open for the candle.
5. Add Your Candlesticks
Finally, insert a candlestick into each cookie holder. And there you have it—a unique Christmas cookie candle holder, perfect for your holiday table or mantle!
It’s a delightful way to show off your DIY skills and add a cozy glow to your home this season.
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Bringing the warmth of cookies to your holiday table, this Christmas cookie candle holder is a fun, festive craft that anyone can enjoy!
So, grab your materials, and let your creativity shine!
Have you tried making a holiday candle holder like this before?
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Oh, this is so cute.
I think I’m gonna try to get my granddaughters over here to make some of these for this Christmas.
thank you again. You have a good day and stay safe.
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Cute- but these have no instructions on whether they can be saved for further use or preservation- this is a regular cookie dough recipe. Can not save this pretty things as is.
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