How to Make a Reindeer and Gingerbread Man from 1 Cutter (Christmas Beginner Cookies)

Most people have some type of Gingerbread man or woman cutter somewhere deep in their cupboards! If you do, I have a video for you! If you don´t, no worries, you can find them almost everywhere these days and if you get one, you can make these adorable characters too!
The best part is, no one would even know these are the same shape as they look so different when decorated.
If you need a royal icing recipe, you can find mine here:
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If you want to know how to make these cookies, you can find a tutoral here:
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This was not my original idea to flip the cutter to create a reindeer (I´m not really sure who came up with that, but it was genious). The Rudolph reindeer was inspired by Krista from Cookies With Character.
Happy Baking!

[@stephaniebollard2396]

Wow, I just love your videos! You take them at such a great pace, and repeat instructions with detail so that a beginner like me can follow along with ease! I’ve definitely fallen down the rabbit hole with all of your videos!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you so much ❤️ appreciate the comment and support 🥰

[@lilanntaylor]

I wish I had seen this before tonight. I made and decorated cookies all day long and I had the gingerbread man. Looks like I know what I'll be making next weekend. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial video.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Oh darn!! Well hopefully next weekend you can make some 🥰

[@kimmcvitty3580]

Proper teaching with lots of tips. Thank you.

[@LittleCookieCo]

You're very welcome and thank you for watching 😊

[@kimcaudle125]

I enjoy your videos. You're a very good teacher and Thank You for sharing!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much, that is kind of you to say ❤

[@marthasmith4836]

I have been decorating cookies for nearly a year, but have learned SO MUCH from you!! I appreciate all your wonderfully helpful expertise. It is worth everything. Thank you so much!! I treasure your videos, your time, and your fabulous advice. You are the best around. Thanks again!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Wow, that is such a huge compliment thank you so much 🥰❤️ you made me so happy reading that 😁❤️

[@lynnel.1083]

Your technique is flawless! Such a pleasure to watch. 😊

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!! I wouldn't say flawless but I try hehe. Thanks for watching ❤

[@tracititus8469]

Stephanie, this tutorial was awesome!!!! Soooo doing this tomorrow!!! I’m learning so much from you! Thank you!!! 😉

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm so happy to hear that and please let me know how they go! So excited you'll be trying it ❤😊

[@jenniferrodgers533]

Your work is fantastic thank you for sharing

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@rubysfoodvlogs3792]

Love the way of your icing

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!

[@prishanireddy8471]

Love this. You're a great instructor!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you 🥰

[@claudiadiaz6713]

This is brilliant!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Isn't it!!

[@DarkMoonDroid]

We need more hacks like this! So awesome!! 🦌🦌🦌🦌🎅🎁🎄☃❄

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!! I'll try try make more of these!!

[@peggysheridan7747]

Great video. I appreciate you saying what you are doing and why you do it a certain way! Thank you

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much ❤

[@j.j.bakarbessy9402]

Beautifully!

[@ajinpnw6221]

I just love that you used one cutter for two cookies...They are both adorable, but that reindeer is toooooo tooooo cute...Love love love

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much, not sure who came up with it but a genius idea!! I love being able to use cutters for multiple purposes!

[@bonita2004]

Thank you!

[@dfalco2138]

Excellent teacher!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you 🥰

[@nancywilke6611]

I've always wanted to learn to decorate cookies like a pro. Your videos are helpful but also so relaxing and enjoyable. Merry Christmasm!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you 🥰 Merry Christmas

[@Beleen-gw3vw]

i just made gingerbread cookies now i know how to decorate them😃 Amazing tutorial, thx!!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! Perfect timing 🥰🥰

[@homemadeencasa]

Super awesome! I am trying these tomorrow! You are very talented!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! So exciting ❤ and thank you so much!

[@andretapiallanos8202]

Son galletas donde se refleja mucho arte.Gracias por compartirlas y asi aprendemos su tecnica.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Muchas gracias por tus palabras tan lindas 🥰🥰

[@scarlett9050]

This is so cool!!!! I'm totally doing this!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!!

[@BostonBorn]

More videos! 😍 Great tutorial!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you 🥰🥰 I'm always working on creating more videos ❤

[@cherylp.3347]

Soooo cool! Very creative.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you 🥰

[@LitchfieldParkFamily]

These are awesome! Very cute idea! 🎄

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!

[@sherrytruitt1028]

Hey cookie Mama!😉 I did the reindeer/gingerbread man cookies. Hubby loved!💜

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!!! That's awesome 😁

[@skhy77]

What a great video. And such a good instructor! Thank you.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@skhy77]

@@LittleCookieCo I have been binge watching your Xmas cookie + royal icing videos since leaving the comment. I'm so excited to make my first-ever attempt at Xmas cookies this year using your tutorials :)

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! That makes me so happy and thank you 🥰 I hope you do get a chance to make them 😁

[@alliparenteau2747]

so so so pretty !!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@molly_jean]

Love it!!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you 🥰

[@SelmasRecipesDE]

Great job! Thx for sharing! 👌😊

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!!

[@WakeUpAndCraft]

Oh my gosh! How clever that you turned the cookie cutter upside down! Love it! 🥰

[@LittleCookieCo]

I wish I came up with it but wasn't me, someone really smart though!!

[@WakeUpAndCraft]

@@LittleCookieCo 😊

[@kristypop]

I would love to see more double duty cutter tutorials. Great video as always!

[@LittleCookieCo]

I will definitely keep that in mind... another good one Michelle (from HS) just did was turn a pumpkin sideways for a Santa head!!

[@kristypop]

@@LittleCookieCo yes I saw that! I search Pinterest all the time and i never saw that idea. It was perfect

[@LittleCookieCo]

I think there's a Facebook group too that's called flip your cutter or something along those lines and has tons of great flip ideas!!

[@jessicapeters8199]

I just made the reindeer! He is so cute. Thank you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Awesome!!! So happy you gave it a shot 😁

[@stephaniesavarese8723]

I love your videos. So helpful and easy to follow. I just need to start baking ! HAHAAH

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!! Im not a fan of the baking part, I just want to decorate cookies hahhaha

[@angelicarosenthal6349]

Beautiful work, love this videos. Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱

[@LittleCookieCo]

Muchas gracias 🥰🥰

[@cromerosv]

Love your tutorial! Thanks! I wanted to do a reindeer and I haven't the cutter....thank you ❤️❤️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! So happy now you can make one 🥰

[@mariah4330]

Super cute😊💕

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you ❤ they're so simple but so adorable!!

[@beatricealenda105]

Nice to know

[@LittleCookieCo]

❤❤

[@myranuestro932]

your detailed explanation is what's others are missing!...i'm glad i stumbled on your channel. love all your videos. i even followed you on instagram.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you so much and thanks for watching and supporting me 🥰🥰

[@MarieA787]

Love it ❤🎄🎉🥰

[@floeyd.2405]

omg... that is so awesome ❤️😄

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰😊

[@annhall6511]

Those are really cute!! I’m going to try this with my gingerbread cutter!! I’m a newbie to this Christmas sugar cookie thing, so wish me luck 😁

[@LittleCookieCo]

How did it go??!! Hopefully well 😊

[@alicethomas6472]

These are adorable! O my goodness. Im making gingerbread men & reindeer cookies this year. Ha! I need to learn the technique of icing like you have. Trial & error like they say. Thank you so much for sharing. Merry Christmas! Stay safe and God bless!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!! They're simple designs but so cute 🥰 some of my favorite Christmas cookies! Yes, the best way to learn is to just do it hehe. Thank you for watching and hope you have a very Merry Christmas too ❤

[@theadenirans4654]

Thanks for sharing of the piping technique and the control of hand while piping. It's going to be my first time decorating Christmas Cookies. Wish me luck. 😁

[@LittleCookieCo]

I know you can do it!! Best of luck and hope you have a Merry Christmas 🎅

[@stinitadsouza7375]

That was really clever! N what perfect timing... I was skeptical about buying the holiday cookie cutters as I am not gonna use them any other time except holidays ... Your videos are sooo helpful and so satisfying to watch ❤️❤️❤️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you so much! I'm the same way, I try no to buy too many cutters as they add up quickly and then I have to find a place to store them! This cutter was from the box of wilton 101 cutters I got from Michael's, and then used a coupon so it was quite cheap and it has all the holidays and some basic shapes like circles etc that I used in my other videos. It was my first set of actual cutters and stil use them to this day!

[@stinitadsouza7375]

@@LittleCookieCo Amazing!!

[@jinhaeng_bakery]

Cute~!!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!!

[@karooblue7634]

This is so creative 💫 I have been doing Keto OMAD for 1 year so no cookies for me BUT I love veing creative and spoil other. Thank you for sharing 🎈

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you! Its not my original idea but thought it is too good not to share!! Its hard not to eat the cookies but they make amazing gifts!!

[@seriliz00]

There are keto chartered and such! You just need to find the right recipe

[@madonnahagedorn5649]

I think every person attempting to make a gingerbread cookie design wants it to look just like yours.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you so much, such a compliment!

[@pacosanderson1089]

I am OBSESSED with your channel. You have such a talent for this wholy smokes🤯! Your videos are so informative which is especially good for a piping starter like me. Haha piping starter? Idk what you call a beginner 🤷‍♂️ Anyways, I look forward to you reaching a million!

[@LittleCookieCo]

You are so very kind, thank you so much!!! I'm just your average person that became obsessed with cookies 🤣 I've learnt a lot over the years so trying to make someone else's journey a bit easier if I can!! Welcome to the crazy world of cookies hehe ❤❤

[@brendacline367]

I have not made my first cookie yet.. I am your number one fan now! Love your instructions! One question you may have already covered do you keep your icing for any length of time and if so how long and how do you store?

[@LittleCookieCo]

Hello! Thank you for watching (and I really hope you get a chance to try making some cookies 😊). While I'm working on my cookies, it usually takes me several days so I'll store my icing bags in a ziploc bag in the fridge when I'm not using them. And then once I'm done with my cookies, I'll do the same but store then in the freezer! Usually keep it there for a few months!

[@tinamohankumar6491]

Its amazing how easy you make thesr cookies turn out. Can go on and on watching. Hopefully I'll make them this week. I need a help... how can i get that grid silicon mat you recomend? Thanks

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!! I've decorated tons of cookies so I've had lots of practice ❤ I'm not sure which silicom mat you are referring to?

[@rebeccatannermusic]

These are so cute! 🎄 The reindeer is probably the cutest reindeer-from-a-gingerbread-man cookie I’ve seen!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Awww thank you so much, I fell in love with that design when I saw it a few years ago!

[@rebeccatannermusic]

@@LittleCookieCo Yeah, I love all those clever cookie cutter hacks!

[@LittleCookieCo]

It's the best!! I already have way too many cutters haha so if it saves me from buying another its great!

[@rebeccatannermusic]

@@LittleCookieCo Me, too! Once you get “all the cutters” there are, then they come out with mini versions! 😂 Your videos are making me want to go pull them out soon and get decorating... 🎄🎉

[@LittleCookieCo]

Haha so true!!! And then I forget which ones I even have!! Haha no better time than now to get baking 😁

[@greerhelmsing1591]

So cute!!! Do you use same consistency for outlining and lettering? Thanks.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you! It depends what time of lettering I'm doing but yes its about the same, or a tiny bit stiffer. With outline I can get away with it not being the perfect consistency but with writing it has to be a bit more on point. I do have a tutorial on writing and I show what my consistencies are as well m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZfQpoemja-rY6s

[@FlourEggsYeast]

I’m so excited to try this! I ordered those tipless bags you have, (or rather recommended) & am looking forward to hopefully not having those squiggly lines 🤦🏻‍♀️🙄

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! So exciting! They'll be amazing I'm sure 😊 let me know how they go ❤

[@FlourEggsYeast]

PS holy cow - didn’t you just have like 14k or 16k subscribers?!?!? You’re over 20k now, amazing job!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Awww thank you 🥰🥰 it's because of amazing people like you that support me by watching and commenting ❤❤

[@sharmzsweetery3107]

Love your videos. Got a question regarding this colour, What colour icing are you using on this and how to achieve the shade of icing?

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you! I believe I was using Americolor Chocolate brown for this!

[@yolandadarnte]

Wow,I love this idea can we do this with other cookie cutters aswell ?

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yes there are a ton of flips! The other one I know is turning a pumpkin cutter sideways and making it into Santa (the stem would he the ball of his hat). There is a Facebook group that has all types of ideas like this called flip your cutter or something like that!

[@olam9347]

Śliczne. ♥️🤗♥️🌟

[@LittleCookieCo]

🥰🥰🥰

[@dannycamejo9190]

Do you recommend using a squeeze bottle for the icing? I bought 2 oz bottles from michaels with a wilton tip attached.

[@LittleCookieCo]

I personally don't use them, I always use tipless bags but I know some who do prefer bottles though! Do whatever you feel works best for you!!

[@sherrytruitt1028]

Hey cookie mama!😜 love the reindeer. Cute smerky grin. Love seeing more ways to use cutters.🍪

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you hehe 😁

[@andrewburgess9153]

I have found your channel within the past 4 days or so. Absolutely stunning, very inspiring. I'm a keen baker and will definitely use your videos. The reindeer cookie is so cute and such a fantastic idea. I recently made a batch of G/B men but most seemed to "melt" (out of shape) whilst cooking. Very disheartening

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you so much, I'm so happy you enjoy my videos! And there's nothing worse than having your cookies out of shape. I do have a tutorial on the cookie recipe I use and some tips to keep their shape, I've had a lot of success with it if you need some tips!

[@andrewburgess9153]

@@LittleCookieCo the only video I found was the sugar cookie/royal icing one. Is that it?

[@LittleCookieCo]

It's this one 😊 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaDVfn2OoLCea9E

[@sinthujajeya4933]

Amazing! What brand of icing colour do you use? I can’t seem to get the same vibrant colours

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you! I use Americolor, they always work great for me!

[@sinthujajeya4933]

Thanks so much!

[@amandak2237]

Can you use a 20 second icing for the decorating?

[@LittleCookieCo]

You can! You can really do it however you like, whatever you are most comfortable doing.

[@krystalsanchez3775]

How do you get different consistency in the frostings? Complete beginner here!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Here is my icing tutorial I show the consistency at the end! Hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmbQh36Qo7mkl8U

[@brittanysolisperez9583]

I was going to make cookies for Christmas but can't decide if to add frosting or royal icing because I don't want it to be too sweet goat any ideas😊

[@LittleCookieCo]

I find even though royal icing by itself is really sweet, when paired with a sugar cookie, it's just right! The cookie recipe I use is not that sweet and so it balances it out very nicely! Or worst case, if you can't decide make both hehe 😊

[@ymcrivera]

I love this im wondering how do you know what size to cut the piping tip and how do you do it

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you! I always start really small and then pipe a few lines on a paper towel just to test how it flows out of the bag. The best way to cut the tip is to flatten the tip of the bag, make sure the seam is facing in the middle and then cut with sharp scissors as straight as you can. Start small as you can always make it bigger. If you're icing is curling out of the bag then the hole is too small.

[@ymcrivera]

@@LittleCookieCo i am giving your cookies a go tonight!!! Super excited thank you for an amazing tutorial !!! Merry Christmas!!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!!! So glad you're gonna try them! Let me know how it goes 🥰 and Merry Christmas to you too ❤

[@carliegriffin7229]

💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@kerrykastle7964]

what is your favorite food coloring?

[@LittleCookieCo]

My go to is Americolor but it's been hard to find lately so I have switched over to Chef Master

[@rumanali9807]

How do you make and bake you cookies please could you make a separate video because I would really like to make them for my sisters birthday.

[@LittleCookieCo]

I have a video for that 😊 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaDVfn2OoLCea9E

[@beatrizsandoval4395]

How do you get the black so dark? I have trouble with mine. No matter how much black paste I add it always look more like black/gray

[@LittleCookieCo]

Letting the icing sit usually helps to deepens the colours and make sure you have good gel colours. My favorite is americolorsuper black. I am working on a video for that as well to show the process.

[@gayanesuqiasyan915]

😘😘😘😘😘

[@bobetteames4879]

what icing recipe do you use? I have tried so many and nothing looks like yours.

[@LittleCookieCo]

This is my icing recipe! The recipe is in the description below the video. Also I have tons of info on my channel as well and tips to help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmbQh36Qo7mkl8U

[@sewwhatif]

Wholy Cookie‼️🍥🍪 Perfect timing with this tute‼️ I JUST made gingerbread men cookies last night to decorate this weekend... I can’t wait try your Flipped Reindeer idea🦌Love it 😍 Do you wanna come hang out with me this weekend? We can decorate cookies together 😉😂 Keep inspiring us‼️🍥😍

[@LittleCookieCo]

Awww thanks ❤🥰 and so glad I made this just in time!!! And sure let's do it (oh wait were on knockdown right now 😞)

[@sewwhatif]

@@LittleCookieCo Dang it! What was I thinking? Lockdown no bueno😝 This too shall pass🙏🏽 And then we can totally hang‼️😉🤣

[@LittleCookieCo]

Hahaha yes!!

[@sewwhatif]

@@LittleCookieCo I Finally had time to decorate my reindeer last night 👏🏽 Obviously they weren’t perfect but that’s ok because every time I look at the “Crazy eyes” 🤪 I put on them ...they make me laugh 😂 Keep inspiring us‼️🍥😍

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! Hahaha so glad you had some time to make them 😊😊

[@sakan3575]

is icing chocolate or just coloring?

[@LittleCookieCo]

It's coloured royal icing 😊

[@roselynecortesi2155]

Bonjour comment peut on apprendre à faire ses petits biscuit ?

[@LittleCookieCo]

voici comment je les fais, la recette est liée dans la description. vous pouvez le traduire dans Google translate m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaDVfn2OoLCea9E

[@gachacuisine1704]

في مغربي 😊😊😊😊

[@anoukcuijpers797]

Zo jammer dat het allemaal in het Engels is vertaald