How To Decorate A Christmas Cookie - Reindeer Pattern

Making these red and white Christmas cookies is pretty time consuming. It takes me about 45 minutes just to decorate one! Even though it’s very tedious, this design is one of my favorites.
For this project you will need:
Roll out cookie dough (my Orange Vanilla Spice recipe is available in my tutorial shop)
Christmas tree cookie cutter (this one measures about 4-1/2″ from top to bottom)
Flood consistency royal icing
Decorating tips 3 and 1
Scribe tool
Colors: Americolor tulip red + burgundy + a touch of black
The most common misconception about this design is that it’s done with a stencil. While I’m sure that would make my life much easier, it’s actually done freehand. Watch the video below to see how it’s done.
Learn how to make a Nordic style pattern on a Christmas cookie using royal icing. More info on this project can be found on my blog: www.sweetambs.com/?p=5172
COOKIE and ICING RECIPE in my tutorial shop: www.sweetambs.com/products-pa...
Royal icing consistencies: www.sweetambs.com/tutorial/ro...
Product recommendations: www.sweetambs.com/my-favorite...
Baking and storage of cookies: www.sweetambs.com/uncategoriz...
Share your cookie creations with me!
FACEBOOK: / sweetambscookies
INSTAGRAM: / sweetambs or #sweetambs
TWITTER: / sweetambs
Music courtesy of Audio Network. Beveled Glass by Robert Bruce us.audionetwork.com/production...

[@paninthedada]

This isn't decorating anymore. This is ART.

[@BearLeeBadenaugh]

Wow, 45 minutes to make what my sons would eat in 45 seconds. Kudos to you to have the patience and skill for this ephemeral craft.

[@francesswift8143]

Amber the reason the cookies look so good is because you are a very talented artist.

[@grumpy_poo]

I find your demonstrations so relaxing , it is almost like meditating... I hope the recipients of your beautiful cookies appreciate the amount of work that goes into them... delightful.

[@herpardra93]

I would never let anybody eat the cookies if i made them that prettyyyyyy!!!

[@Burntcrazy]

This is the most relaxing nine minutes on the net!

[@bluewysher]

they should show your videos wherever people have to wait...it was so calming

[@SimplyBakings]

Amber, I tried making these cookies with royal icing, so hard. LOL You make it look so easy! :)

[@ThePotita123]

wow this is not cooking, its art!

[@ShavinMcCrotch]

People don't get it. It's not about the time spent, or how much to charge for one. It's about making it with love for your family & friends and giving them the decadent pleasure of eating a little Christmas masterpiece. Eating them would be a joy that money can't buy. Well done.

[@lauren5744]

I honestly get memorized when I watch your videos

[@Sweetambs]

+Lauren Darling Thanks for watching Lauren!

[@ChefTWil]

I'm amazed at this ! The free hand deer just blew my mind !

[@leila1662]

Such a gentle video, with the harp and the zen-like decorating process... I kept dozing off even though I wanted to watch it. Enjoyed it!

[@johnnylongstroke7413]

If I made that cookie I would cry if someone ate it .... it's freaking art!

[@quynhnhiennguyen-howard2743]

I just picked my mouth off of the floor. Art at its finest form.

[@Vashgout]

I honestly don't think I've enjoyed something christmas related as much as watching this video in a long time. I think this is going to be a good start to the season. Thank you.

[@oct1402]

watching this video with that music is like a meditation only in the christmas season

[@123mvsmith]

Beautiful job, I continue to make gingerbread men and house cookies with white, red and green icing. My mother taught me how, she gone now but it brings me great joy and memories when I create them, a labor of love...

[@jamesbest3347]

45 minutes for a cookie?! I wouldn't let anyone eat that thing, I'd put it in a frame.

[@noreenperez8666]

James Best 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣funny!!

[@ukodu6994]

Haha... I make them as Christmas presents... but every person of my family only gets one cookie ^^

[@katjazucker6580]

U r sooo right😝

[@magnoliabird]

what patience. insanely talented

[@marcelajm.8836]

Your videos are the best, you are amazing, and the music so relaxing, is like cookie spa!

[@Sweetambs]

Marcella J. Thank you so much!

[@geniusinexile]

This would be the cookie I make that NO ONE is allowed to eat, it would be encased and hung on the tree.. Beautiful!

[@TheBearSpiceKitchen]

What a glorious confection. I would be very reluctant to eat it.... but you know I would in the end. Thank you for sharing.

[@nataliavicencio193]

I almost fall asleep watching this, very relaxing haha

[@bobburt]

This was very hypnotizing in a pleasant way, of course hehe. Perfect music to go with it, too.

[@melaniabettarelli8619]

Obviously a genuine artist

[@ORenee]

I stumbled upon your channel a couple of months ago and have watched all your videos. You are simply amazing! I have abandoned my creative side a long time ago but thanks to you it has been revived! You are an inspiration.

[@Sweetambs]

I'm so happy to hear that my work has inspired you, Irene!! Thank you!

[@bzylizzy]

This is a pure artist at work, absolutely stunning.

[@Live-Kitchen]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@leelynn659]

This is strangely hypnotic.

[@jimrassler]

Amazing! If I got a cookie like that I don't think I'd even eat it!

[@Hanielas]

I love that red. These are beautiful Amber!

[@Sweetambs]

Thank you, Hani!!

[@ililopez3475]

Watching this video is such a relaxing therapy to me🙌😇

[@shannenkirkwood1849]

I am making cookies for lots of people at my school and I needed some designs, I am really looking forward to making these. Thanks x

[@barbrastaggs7049]

I make cookies all the time and have never seen patt erns so fine keep up the good work,

[@DoraGuta]

You have an amazing gift and what you do is art. I wouldn't even dare to eat your beautiful cookies!

[@avah4711]

I wish I could make cookies like that! I know it takes lots of practice but every single time I try to make cookies something goes wrong. I love everything you do and you've inspired me to bake as many cookies as I possibly can to make them as beautiful as yours!

[@DPaquette]

I agree with jason. This really is an art in your hands, and wow it looks fantastic.

[@EudaemoniusMarkII]

Amazing! Love the harp music too. So nice and relaxing to watch!

[@SistahSalty37]

This was such a beautiful and peaceful video to watch. I liken it to a Bob Ross art video, but the cookie version. lol! Absolutely superb!!!

[@Sweetambs]

Haha, that's sweet. Thank you very much!

[@taziekewty]

I could watch your videos forever!! Your cookies are works of art and your voice and choice of music is so soothing~

[@stubbytate]

If we were to do this at my home, we'd have an assembly line with each person working on a different part of the design. It would make the work go faster and the laughter would be crazy :)

[@BelleissimoCookies]

Wow just wow as always!

[@gingercarol]

Absolutely beautiful. Well done, You!

[@3122lr]

Love the deer, thank you for sharing with us!!!

[@marenakeci5261]

That is so awesome. I am totally gonna try it

[@mreinstein48]

This is pure art!

[@erikaolmos.]

Amazing! Such a beautiful job! wow!

[@architparakh]

These are gorgeous cookies...Well done !!!

[@sandiasweetie3227]

Amazing, just amazing!

[@SandyzSerious]

Absolutely amazing to watch. Thank you so much.

[@julianlisette2705]

This is mesmerizing. What talent!

[@tc6192]

It is so gorgeous!

[@nancyferrand803]

Absolutely amasing

[@TheRyanLamont]

These are gorgeous cookies!

[@Sweetambs]

Ryan Lamont Thank you!

[@99growlithe99]

Ryan! xx

[@ashlynlong7971]

They are

[@Snookums]

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[@JaneEMcLernon]

Amazing, as always!

[@beckwhitty]

Wow! Beautiful.

[@jchua13]

Gorgeous!!

[@Lyrical8o8]

I was so mesmerized watching you! Such a steady hand, very talented :)

[@Jaypat74]

Wow 45 mins! And that's at an expert level! Haha. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to show this to us. I love your videos! :)

[@Sweetambs]

Haha! Thank you! Glad you like my videos :)

[@chickapey]

will be trying this for sure!

[@natashav8084]

What a beautiful cookie! Also, lovely peaceful music playing in the background, totally compliments your sweet voice :)

[@mindypatriotangel6064]

That is an absolutely beautiful cookie design!!!

[@user-sm1zq6ej5j]

It's very beautiful!!!

[@josykeully637]

Thank you! Beautiful work!

[@elvis1943]

that's really Beautiful. We use to make Christmas cookies, But nothing so pretty as these. thanks for sharing I may try this one day.

[@EZGlutenFree]

They look like a beautiful Christmas sweater. You are just amazing.

[@Sweetambs]

Thanks, Anne! :)

[@shihosaito1475]

SweetAmbsCookies の♡♡／／／／/♡♬／↓♬♡/／“┳“┴?！┛:⇧┼

[@sarcxsm6726]

I luv that Xmas tree cookie. Ur so creative. I luv ur reindeers I can't even make them xD

[@FineArtByNikita]

So amazing!!

[@Sabrinaasweetkiss]

never knew cookies could be so beautifull .. Love your work, i'm trying them this weekend

[@cindybrown191]

That is beautiful, & amazing. Great job, & I really enjoy your work.

[@TheNisurman]

OMG the most beautiful thing I eveeeer seen, I used to make them for Christmas , this year will defenitely try to do something like this )))

[@WildWildWest30000]

omg you have such steady hands! amazing!

[@dorothybennett6596]

Thank you that is a beautiful cookie x

[@odixea]

That's a beautiful design! I have a bag with the same pattern and I love it! Thank you for showing us your techniques :)

[@kaitsstyle25]

love your videos so much.

[@danasconfections]

I really appreciate the detailed instructions in your videos, you are beautifully artistic

[@barbaravance6774]

I am totally amazed at how amazing these are!!! Your steady hand, eye for detail and patience are to greatly admired! I've subd. to your page. And can't wait to see what you come up with next!

[@princessatheart513]

This is amazing!

[@mcbarbour21696]

45 minutes! You are amazing and have just earned a new subscriber. :)

[@kimberlyschippe1095]

I just saw your video I was really mesmerized. They are a beautiful Christmas cookie. I just subscribed and will attempt them even though Christmas is over I was so inspired you are truly talented.

[@phyllispalladino6183]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@Sweetambs]

Thank you☺️

[@volgahal8576]

This is super!!!

[@SWAscc]

wow. perfect!

[@myoondii7207]

The reindeers are perfec!! *^*❤

[@bhawnarazdan3148]

wow.... amazing...love it

[@BorkPlays]

beautiful cookie!

[@christinesugarmagic3251]

Love this,, thanks! I'll be trying them this christmas xx

[@hayleyandhannnahsslime3009]

Omg that's so good I love it!😊😘

[@kcdl14]

Wow amazing!

[@annabellelopez6111]

yu are the best cookie make is great , i love it

[@cpr040304]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing :)

[@j382812]

It's very useful, Thank you!

[@janemac1711]

Amber you are truly an amazing artist. WOW!

[@Sweetambs]

+janemac1711 Thank you!

[@amiraabbas7121]

+SweetAmbsCookies your pretty

[@emilyelizabeth1574]

Amazing! I'm so trying this later!!!😉

[@ellieross7419]

Your voice is so calming !

[@harrysingh9867]

Thank you amber this was really helpful I used it on my christmas cake

[@esqueletodealice]

Wow you are so talented!!!! 👏👏

[@Guhonter]

I stumbled across this video by chance and watched it. Not only are you a very gifted artist (in my mind at least), you also have a very calming, beautiful voice. It was a joy listening to you :)

[@Sweetambs]

Guhonter Thank you :)

[@Georgie0130]

I will have to try these out they are so spectacularly good im going to try and make them or when my family cone round i really like these cookies an i love how you make all your cookies