Tips for decorating gingerbread cookies

7. 10. 2025

Get to know some tips that will make Christmas decorating easier for you.

Decorating rules:

• Try to avoid the blender when making the frosting. Hand mixing is more suitable for creating a smooth glaze.
• The ingredients should be at room temperature.
• Watch out for lumps. The frosting for Christmas gingerbread must be mixed until smooth.
• Use gel colors to color the frosting.
• As a decorating aid, you can use a decorating bag, a tube or make a decorating paper cone.
• Always cut the tip of the bag or cone as finely as possible. You can always add on the thickness of the section.
• If you decorate a larger area, dilute the glaze with water. You will be better able to work with her.
• Do not start decorating the gingerbread until a few days after they are baked.
• The thickness of the glaze is correct if the painted lines do not melt and hold their shape.

Decorate with frosting

Decorating Christmas gingerbread with icing is the most classic way. The topping is very simple and often consists of egg whites, lemon juice (water) and powdered sugar. Some also mix starch into the frosting.

The right frosting should be smooth and just thick enough. The icing is also a great edible glue for decorating gingerbread houses.

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