How To Make A DIY Cookie Kit: EVERYTHING You Need To Know!

SO YOU WANT TO CREATE THE BEST DIY COOKIE KIT EVER?
I've been getting A LOT of questions from other cookie decorators and hobby bakers about how I create my super popular DIY sugar cookie kits. This video is an in-depth deep dive at what materials and supplies I use to put these boxes together. They're great fun for kids, families, and even adults - especially with a lot of people being at home a bit more than usual right now.
Perhaps you do your kits a little differently. Did I miss anything? If so, I'd love to hear your feedback! Talk among eachother in the comments below. Share information, tips, and ideas. I'd love to make this page the ultimate sugar cookie kit resource for EVERYONE.
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VIDEO UPDATES (THINGS I MISSED):
As a general rule of thumb, include atleast 1/2 oz or 15g of icing per cookie in your kit. I do like to add extra (around 20g per cookie) because kiddies love a little extra icing. As for consistency - it should be a medium consistency - not outline/stiff/detail, and not flooding. An outline or stiff consistency may break the piping bags if the kids squeeze too much (and the hole in the opening is too small) and a flooding consistency will just be too messy and get everywhere. Try to think back to when YOU were a kid and imagine what the process is like in their shoes when you're creating your kits! ***
Having trouble with getting the perfect medium royal icing consistency?
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SUPPLIES:
Most of these supplies can be bought from places like ULine or Amazon, but I encourage you to also check out your local packaging and baking supply stores, as well. Support local, support the little guys - they can always use your business, especially now during these trying times. (I'm writing this in May 2020).
Some of my local favourites (in the Southwestern Ontario, Canada area) for a lot of these supplies including bags, boxes, cookie cutters, and sprinkles, are:
Flour Confections:
www.flourconfections.com/
McCalls Chocolate & Baking Supplies:
mccalls.ca/
Creative Bag:
www.creativebag.com/
Vanilla Food Company:
www.vanillafoodcompany.ca/
Sweet Shapes Co:
sweetshapes.co/
How Sweet Is That?
howsweetisthat.ca/
They're all wonderful companies. YES - they're all Canadian. I'm a Canadian cookier! But the bonus is that IF you're from the U.S, you'll save even more with these companies because of the CAD/USD exchange rate. If you've got a favourite local company, shout them out in the comments below so that other watchers in YOUR area can give them their business, too!
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SAMPLE INSTRUCTIONS:
Use kit within 1-2 weeks. Keep at room temperature. May be frozen up to 3 months. Important: Bring to room temperature before using.
Unpack all materials from your kit.
Assemble sugar cookies onto plate or cookie sheet.
Gently knead each icing bag for 1-2 minutes. Separation is normal.
Cut a small hole in each piping bag by snipping the pointy end with a pair of sharp scissors.
Decorate your cookies with the icing and sprinkles, using the wooden tools provided. Have fun.
Enjoy immediately, or dry cookies overnight and then package using the baggies and twist ties provided.
Enjoy cookies within 1-2 weeks.
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FUN THEME IDEAS:
Under The Sea - Seashells, Mermaid Tails, Star Fish
Summer Fun - Sunglasses, Sunshine, Icecream
Birthday Blast - Cupcakes, Birthday Cake, Birthday Hat
Pretty Princess - Crowns, Dresses, Shoes
Dinosaurs - T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Brontosaurs, Triceratops
May Garden - Tulip, Watering Can, Potted Plant
April Showers - Duck, Boots, Umbrella
Winter Nights - Hot Chocolate, Socks, Snowflakes
Baby Shower - Onesies, Rattles, Bottles
Christmas - Pine Trees, Snowman, Santa
What are your ideas? Comment below!
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Welcome to Sweethart Baking Experiment's "Kookievision" experience on KZbin, where you are treated to a first hand view inside my cookie decorating workspace.
Kimberly Hart is the owner and baker behind Sweethart Baking Experiment in beautiful Goderich, Ontario, Canada! Baking specialties, including hand decorated sugar cookies and other goodies, are made right here in my home-based licensed kitchen.
For my favourite sugar cookie dough and royal icing recipe, visit the "How To" section of my website:
► www.sweethartbaking.com
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[@sheyB.B]

it looks so fun!

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Love your ideas 😊

[@sharonwray5498]

THATS BEAUTIFUL!!

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Thanks Sharon! ^_^

[@tenjayoung6787]

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You are so welcome, Tenja!

[@jaybritton3287]

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Thank-you. :) You are so welcome!

[@debbieconnor5548]

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[@BoNeS487]

Ooooooo they look soo good! Lots of fun too!

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Thank-you! ^_^

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You are so welcome! Glad to help. :)

[@celesteg1249]

Thank you so much for sharing. This was a wonderful tutorial for a beginner like me!

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I'm so glad it was helpful to you!

[@helenrasmussen3157]

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[@yellowduck1485]

Thank you so much for this video! 🙏 I have been looking for guidance in this area of cookie decorating for some time. Your video was really informative and well presented. Thank you !! ❤

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You're very welcome! When I started making cookie kits, there wasn't a whole lot of information out there, so I wanted to make sure that others didn't have this problem. I'm super glad I could help you!

[@kkhhkhkh]

Thank you!! I love all your ideas but especially giving the option to include bags for the decorator to wrap their masterpieces in! 😍

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You're welcome! Yes - some folks love this option. It's nice to give them the choice, for sure. :)

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You're very welcome! ^_^

[@weafybeafy]

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Thanks so much, Leah - always happy to help! 💕

[@justme1248]

I loved your full description and explanation. It helped me alot. I was going in blind. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video!😊

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You are so welcome!

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elissaj69]

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You're welcome! :)

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You're very welcome - I'm glad you enjoy my channel! :D

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You're very welcome! Happy to help!

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

That means a whole lot to me! Self improvement and taste is SO important.

[@Just_Darlicious]

Some great tips! I would not have thought about leaving some room in the bag for kneading.

[@1234eera]

your video helped me a-lot, thank you for sharing your experience .

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You're welcome! Glad to help. ♥️

[@tyjokay]

Thank you so much for this video!! 🤍 I am planning on doing some Christmas themed cookie kits because my family has said that my sugar cookies are a hit, but I’m not so quite the pro on decorating them yet so I thought I’d let everyone else decorate their own cookies. This helped me a lot and I can’t wait to create my own kit!

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Sounds like a great idea! I'm glad to help. :D

[@MimiInternationalKitchen]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

of course! I hope it helps. :D

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[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Yay! Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)

[@selenafrederick2663]

Wow. Thank you so much. This is a product that I've wanted to sell for a while thank you for the guidance it was much appreciated and enlightening 👍🏻💕

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You're super welcome! Very happy to help. :D

[@margotwelland2459]

I love these kits, just perfect for the children in the family. Going to try making them as Easter gifts as they all love icing and sprinkles. The presentation is excellent but just wondered if you would consider adding an one iced cookie for an example of what they might look like?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You could definitely do an example cookie, yes! You could take photos of the example cookies to show what can be made. You could also draw out the designs on paper and include it with your kit. Offering a demonstration video that you've made is also a nice personal touch. There are lots of options!

[@ClassicMovieMania55]

Hi, this is the first video I've watched of yours and I really enjoyed it. I had a few questions and was going to ask, but I found that you had already answered them in the comments. I like that you respond to your comments, not all YTers do that. I subbed and look forward to watching more of your videos. :o)

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Thanks very much for watching and subbing, Debbie! I haven't done a whole lot of videos as of lately, but I'm hoping to get back into them very soon. :D I try my best to answer everyone, especially if it's a question that I can answer or haven't answered in the video!

[@DIEGOARTUROALVAREZ-CHAVEZ]

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[@rebeccaade7637]

Great video! This is exactly what I was looking for, in my search to learn more about putting together this type of kits. I was wondering if you ever found a source for bio-degradable piping bags. I'm also on the hunt for bio-degradable substitutions for packaging the sprinkles, sanding sugars, and gift/treat bags to include in the box.

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Glad it was helpful! I haven't found a good affordable source for any of those bio-degradable options, yet. If you do stumble on some, please let me know. :)

[@amandasuchecki]

This video was super helpful, I'm planning to make these as the loop bags for my daughters birthday but with so much to do, Can I bake and freeze my cookies ahead of time?

[@gildavasquez8757]

Thank you for a wonderful video!!! I have been decorating for 6 years but this is the first time I am making Christmas cookie kits for my family since we will not be able to gather together this year.

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you're able to do something a little different (and still fun) for your family. It's definitely a little bit of a change from decorating. :)

[@kailynstephenson2214]

I love this tutorial - I must've watched it ten times already. I'm gearing up to make some DIY Thanksgiving and Christmas kits to raise money for the holidays for my little ones. We lost everything in a lightning-strike house fire in September. I want this to be successful and as beautiful as yours. But the thought of baking over 100 cookies and making/bagging multiple batches of frosting all in one or two days is stressing me out. lol I'm thinking about making the dough ahead and freezing it. Do you recommend baking all of the cookies fresh a day or two before pickup or have you personally baked the cookies and frozen them to preserve freshness until pickup/delivery? Just trying to make this as easy as possible on myself while juggling two little ones! (I've done decorated sugar cookies for my kids parties in the past, so I'm not totally a newbie to sugar cookies) Thanks in advance!!

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

YES - You can do ALL of this. Break up your steps any way that you need to in order to make things easier! Less stress, more fun. Go ahead and make that sugar cookie dough ahead of time and freeze it. You could even bake your cookies ahead of time and freeze them, as well - just make sure they are well sealed! I like a ziploc freezer bag inside an airtight container for this. You can even make your royal icing ahead, too - freeze or keep in the fridge. Just as a test, I've made cookies ahead of time and frozen them. After defrosting, they taste exactly the same - as long as you make sure they are well sealed to keep them safe from freezer smells and frost, nobody will know they've been frozen! Not even you (but probably, if you were the one who put them in the freezer, hahah).

[@kailynstephenson2214]

@@SweethartBakingExperiment Thank you soooo much!! Do you have any tips on how you do it efficiently? What is the maximum number of orders you take for a holiday? Is it pickup or do you deliver? (If you deliver, do you charge a fee?) So many questions, but I opened up 25 spots for DIY kits and sold out in less than 12 hours. More people want to order, but for obvious reasons I'm apprehensive. lol For what it's worth, I am making a "buttercream" that hardens slightly instead of royal icing. It pipes out perfectly fine (I tested, of course) I'm testing out the longevity of it this week, since royal icing lasts "forever". lol

[@bohonativos]

Thank you so much, this was very helpful!❤ Do you make your RI right before you get a order or you have always basic and just add a colour and change the consistency?

[@eceekizoglu]

Love this video! Thank you so much! What is ideal height for the cookies in a KIT?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I like 3 to 4"!

[@aishagordon7763]

Thank you for this video!!!!!!!!!Where did you purchase the bags your cookies are placed in?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You're welcome! I mention some of my favourite suppliers in the description. :) Creative Bag specifically is where I got these bags.

[@kaveetavaid2939]

Thank you for this video, I wanted to cookie boxes for Christmas. Could I use ready made icing from the supermarket and colour it myself? I was a bit worried about how long the royal icing would last. Thanks

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I'm not really sure what the icing from the store is made from, so I'm honestly not sure if you could use it or not! You'd have to look at the directions/fine print to see if it's something that needs to be refrigerated or not.

[@erendiraolivares70]

Love your channel! I have a question how far in advanced can I start putting together the cookie kits? I’m going to make cookie kits for Halloween and this is my first time making them.

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoy my channel! Sugar cookies AND royal icing actually freeze quite well, so as long as you package them very well, you could make everything up to a few months in advance, really. You could make a big batch of royal icing, freeze it, and then when you need it, you can colour it and package it into icing bags. Same goes for the sugar cookies. You can bake them ahead of time, no problem. As long as you package them to protect them from the freezer (freezer burn, freezer smells, etc.) - I would put them in a large freezer bag or in plastic and then in a large container. Hope that helps!

[@ClassicMovieMania55]

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[@bmrpink59]

thank you for all the helpful tips, on cookie kits. What is a good size for cookies?.

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You're welcome! I like around 4" on average for my sugar cookies. :)

[@bmrpink59]

@@SweethartBakingExperiment Thank you.

[@kailynstephenson2214]

@@SweethartBakingExperiment where is your favorite place to source cutters of this size? Everything Im finding is so small

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

@@kailynstephenson2214 I like sweetshapes.co, Cheap Cookie Cutters, and The Cookiery specifically. But I get them from everywhere. Sizing can be a little tough, but always pay attention to dimensions, especially if there are any long/thin parts in the cookie cutter.

[@mariafernandez1995]

LOVED your video!!!! Do you know how long these will last? I’d love to mail kits to my nieces and nephews but not sure if the icing can make it without refrigeration?

[@wandasawake]

I would love to know this too...and how the customer is supposed to store them....shelf life etc.

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

The great thing about royal icing (especially when it's made from meringue powder) is that it's shelf stable, meaning it doesn't need to be refrigerated. These kits, when it comes to freshness of the cookies and icing, will last at room temperature for a few weeks atleast - although I've had people use them after this amount of time. All you can do is make suggestions - people will ultimately make their own decisions. They can be frozen, too! You'll want to mention in your instructions that the icing will separate and each bag will need to be gently kneaded to re-mix the ingredients.

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Answered your question above, Wanda - just in case it didn't notify you!

[@cake3020]

how do you determine how much icing is need per cookie or kit?

[@suzzydarko2516]

Please where do you get the box and that blue paper thing from ?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

The blue paper stuff is called "sizzle" and I got mine online from Creative Bag which is here in Canada, but you can get it everywhere that sells packaging, party supplies, etc. Amazon should carry it, as does Uline in large amounts. Even Dollar Stores!

[@Gina-nd7ve]

Big big thanks, can i ask plz, i have to prepare all icing bag for all my customers one time but i cant deliver them all in the same time, so how can i keep icing for a days? room temperature or chill it or freeze Amd aftet that when my client want to use how should he do? Note, one time i chill them. The color separated and be more liquid Plz advice

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

The icing will be fine at room temperature for a few days (if you make it with meringue powder). It is fine at room temperature for atleast a few weeks, actually. Some people say up to a month or so, but honestly - I'd say 1-2 weeks because otherwise you start running into issues like your cookies becoming stale, too. If your customers don't get to it within 1-2 weeks, you could suggest that they freeze the kit. The colour WILL separate from the icing after sitting for a day or so, this is unavoidable. The more thin your icing, the faster it'll happen. This is why in your instructions you must state to the customer (and I mention this in the DIY Kit sample instructions in the description) that they should gently knead the icing bag for 1-2 minutes to re-mix the icing before using.

[@genrod-gal7265]

So cute! This is my new side hustle due to the pandemic. My permanent cosmetics studio has been closed for 5 months now 😞

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Thank-you :) I hope that this new side hustle helps generate some income for you, and that you enjoy it - I'm so sorry to hear that!

[@kt9736]

Same!

[@BostonBorn]

What’s a reasonable price for a kit this size? It takes time to bake cookies, make and color icing plus the cost of materials and advertisements/ instructions.

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Good question! That's totally going to be based on your own costs, but from what I've seen, a kit this size usually goes between $20 to $30+. But once you get into custom kits where people choose icing colours, sprinkle mixes, shapes, themes, etc, obviously the cost should reflect that, as well. :)

[@nicoleemmanuel7439]

what size box would you recommend for 12 cookies?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I really like a 10 x 10 x 4 inch box for 12 cookies, personally.

[@tinawelsh7149]

Do you have a video or a way to ship these kits?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I do not, but I definitely recommend a sturdy box and a lot of bubble wrap!

[@thatgirlray2765]

I have tried doing this before but even after kneading the icing bag for many minutes, it is much thinner, enough to droop off the cookies, and has a “gritty” look if that makes sense. Should I make it thicker next time?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

It sounds like your icing is a little too thin. I'd use a medium consistency. I just discussed this in one of my newest videos, actually, about the "magic consistency" - check it out, it might help!

[@carolinah7685]

Hi! Could you teach us what to do when the royal icing separates. I gave a few kits for family and friends. Some could mix the icing but other just couldn’t used it. Does it need cooling? Could you give us your recipe? Help please 🙏🏽

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

My royal icing recipe is in the How To section of my website at sweethartbaking.com - your icing will split as it sits, no matter what, but I always recommend in my instructions to gently knead the icing bags for atleast a minute.

[@kalodlaith1829]

Love it ur job do you have ricpe for icing sugar pls 😙

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I don't have a recipe for icing sugar, but the recipe for royal icing can be found through the website in the description. :) sweethartbaking.com in the How To section

[@HaDealio]

Totally just made a bunch of kits not even thinking about leaving extra room in the bags for remixing the icing 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that nobody blows a hole in their icing bags! You could get lucky and people will be super gentle with them when and if they knead them (sometimes the icing doesn't end up separating too much and doesn't need to be kneaded). But it's good to know for next time! :)

[@marjorieolesen6741]

Have you ever shipped these kits? How would you go about sipping and keeping the royal icing fresh?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I have shipped them to friends and family, yes. Use LOTS of bubble wrap, and you'll be just fine. Since I use meringue powder and not fresh egg whites, the icing is shelf stable (though it will separate) so you can realistically keep it fresh at room temperature for a month or so! If they aren't using it right away, they freeze great too.

[@jlaws4221]

Thank you for answering this question. 😊

[@kwistinwe]

How big are your cookies? I have a couple cutters that are 3-3.5” and they seem a bit small for a DIY... but I’m not sure!

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

If your cutters are a little on the smaller side, you could always offer more cookies! But most of the cookies inside my boxes are in the 4-4.5" size. Or I'll offer a little variety of sizes. Maybe one or two of them might be smaller. Sometimes you'll get younger kiddies that are decorating that might not want to eat such a giant cookie, and the little sizes are much better for that! :)

[@mimipiper8853]

Do they just snip the bag to ice the cookies ?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Yes! :)

[@quirkygurl6567]

Hi what is the shelf life of the cookies and icing?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

A few months if they freeze it! At room temp, I wouldn't let it sit much longer than a few weeks - assuming you used meringue powder in your icing and not fresh egg whites.

[@traceyquintana9407]

How much should something like this go for price wise.

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I sell them for $25 in my area. That's Canadian dollars.

[@natalievargas2169]

What size of box do you use ?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

They're 9 x 9 x 2.5" pie boxes - I mention that in the video.

[@jacquelinehor9717]

Thank you for your tips. How long can keep the icing in the chiller? How long can it stay in room temperature?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

If you make your royal icing with meringue powder, it's actually safe at room temperature for up to a few weeks or so, though it WILL separate. You'll need to re-mix it. Frozen, you can make ahead and keep it for several months if you package it well enough to keep it safe from freezer-burn and freezer smells.

[@Gina-nd7ve]

@@SweethartBakingExperiment dear u said we can keep in room temperature for weeks after that said month So which is right iam confused sorry Actually English is my 3rd language 🙈 i am enjoying every time c this video

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

@@Gina-nd7ve At room temperature the royal icing is fine for a few weeks (some people say up to a month) if you're making it with meringue powder. But if you FREEZE the royal icing, it is fine for several months if you package it well enough to keep it safe from the elements. :)

[@jacquelinehor9717]

Thank you for your reply.

[@Klava313131]

What about royal icing made from egg whites??

[@dulcealvarez6099]

How much do you sale them for ?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I personally sell mine for $25 (Canadian dollars), however costing depends on your own preferences and material/labour costs. :)

[@emilyelmer5266]

About how much icing would you say you put in each piping bag?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

6:30 :)

[@emilyelmer5266]

@@SweethartBakingExperiment oh gosh. I remember seeing that the first time I watched this, too. Thank you so much for this video!!!!

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

@@emilyelmer5266 No problem at all, Emily - I hope it helps! ^_^

[@maryfarris2928]

What should I charge for a kit like this?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I charge $25, and that is Canadian dollars.

[@isabelleste-marie3719]

Do you have any guidance on how much sprinkles to include?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

That's a good question! I would say atleast a teaspoon per cookie is a good rule of thumb. For this kit of 8 cookies, I gave 1 tablespoon per sprinkle (3 different sprinkles) and there are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon. Lately, I've been offering kits with 6 cookies - 2 sprinkle cups (1 tablespoon each) and 12 cookies - 3 sprinkle cups (1 1/2 tablespoons each - which is about 4.5 teaspoons each). So that averages out to about 1 teaspoon for each cookie! That's enough for them to decorate for even the most heavy handed sprinkler (and they may still have some left to gobble up).

[@tang4884]

What’s usually the shelf life of these cookies and icing?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I'd say two weeks at room temperature would be the furthest I'd be comfortable pushing it, but I've had people use the kits after this time with no complaints. You could freeze them, too!

[@tang4884]

@@SweethartBakingExperiment thank you!

[@jessicaharris463]

Where can I find the wooden tools, I'm having trouble naming them in the search engines not having much luck :(

[@kailynstephenson2214]

Mini wooden spoons on Amazon :)

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Yes, as Kailyn said, they are mini wooden spoons, and the sticks can be found as wooden coffee stir sticks or tongue depressors, wooden craft sticks, etc.

[@hannahroznowski]

How much do you charge for this box?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I would personally charge $25 for something like this. But I've seen people charge anywhere from $20-$35 for something similar. It all depends on your own costing. :)

[@robinangelico6470]

are you able to sell these without any licensing?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

That's up to your discretion, but I certainly wouldn't recommend it. I operate out of a licensed kitchen, and the rules are absolutely different everywhere you go. Churches, community centres, and restaurants are great options for licensed kitchens (for a very small cost) if you'd like to make a large batch of kits and sell them, legally - even if you were a small business or hobby baker. :) Your local health unit will have all the answers!

[@caitlynrobinson1087]

Do you ship your cookie kits?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I've shipped to friends and family just for fun, but not professionally, no. If you're thinking of shipping your kits, I just recommend a lot of bubble wrap!

[@JaneShoemaker-fx7wn]

What size cookies do you use in your kit?

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

I like about 3.5 to 4" - that seems perfect! Mini cookie kits would be cute, too!

[@l0v3rgirl_v]

Wow i really wanna make my own cookie kit😔😔But i dont have that enough ingredients to use for the sugar cookie and everything else😰😰

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

Awww, I'm very sorry to hear that! I hope that you're able to get everything you need, soon!

[@l0v3rgirl_v]

@@SweethartBakingExperiment Awwh Im Really Glad To Hear that and this is my first time that a youtuber replied to any single of my comments from their posts😊😊😊

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

@@l0v3rgirl_v I always try to read the comments! And I aim to reply to or acknowledge everyone. :)

[@l0v3rgirl_v]

@@SweethartBakingExperiment Thank you verry much😘

[@victoriawarthland1227]

Buy what you can and put aside. When you have enough for, lets say 2 kits... sell them, get that money to get more supplies. Build up from there. I am doing the same thing here. I dont use the money I make for my personal use, I get what I really need for my next batch. (I am now looking into these kits.... great info here... But I actually bake cake pops and cookies. barely started.. I don't see the end of the tunnel yet, but I keep at it.) like the turtle... easy does it!

[@pizza5364]

you talk soooooooo slow

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

And I can talk even slower at 0.25 speed if you like! ^_^

[@viktoryas7921]

How is she talking slow? Sounds like a normal talking speed to me. If this is slow to you I can’t even imagine what you speak like. 🤣

[@pizza5364]

Sweethart Baking Experiment cute microaggression lol

[@pizza5364]

Victoria S slow, dull, and dragged. thanks!

[@viktoryas7921]

piz za i think you’re the one that’s slow dull and dragged 🤣

[@farmfam5]

Thank you!

[@SweethartBakingExperiment]

You're welcome!