Fun Fall Cookie Decorating with Homemade Sugar Cookies

Fall is here, and that means it’s the perfect time for some cozy Fun Fall Cookie decorating with Homemade Sugar Cookies!

These adorable Fall-themed cookies are a FUN and YUMMY way to welcome the season, especially for little ones. If you’re looking for autumn baking ideas for preschoolers or easy baking ideas for kids of all ages, this simple sugar cookie recipe is a winner.

Homemade sugar cookies aren’t just for family fun—they’re also perfect for saying “thank you” to teachers, celebrating harvest parties, a big hit at bake sales, and a thoughtful birthday and coach gift.

Baking cookies together is such an easy way to get kids cooking in the kitchen, all while making sweet memories (and delicious treats!).

Creative Hobbies Glass Jars w/ LockingOne of the most FUN things I like to do for gifts is to find pretty jars to put these Fall cookies into. If you are giving as a gift then the recipient gets to use the jar for whatever too!  You can use glass jars for just about anything and people LOVE getting them for gifts.

American Crafts Value Pack Baker’s Twine,

Add some pretty twine and you have a very easy gift with a beautiful presentation.

Be sure and add LOTS of cookies AND you can fill the jar with the Fall M&M’s too!

Ingredients for Sugar Cookies:

• 1/2 cup Softened Butter (that’s one stick)
• 1  cup Sugar
• 1  large Egg
• 2-2 1/4 cups  Flour
• 2  tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• Fall Flavored M&M’s (optional)
• Candy Sticks

How to Make Homemade Sugar Cookie Dough

Cream/Beat together Butter, Sugar, Egg and Vanilla

Then sift together (if you want)  into the bowl of creamed ingredients  flour, baking powder, salt

Divide dough into 2 parts and refrigerate for an hour.  Any longer and the dough just becomes too stiff.

Roll the dough one part at a time to about 1/8 inch thick. If dough seems too stiff just let sit out for about 5 min. It softens really quick.

Fall-Themed Cookie Decorating Ideas

Use any kind of Fall Themed Cookie Cutter. Kids love these! You can also use any kind of candy you like! Candy Corn is yummy too!

R & M Autumn Leaf 7

Cut into any shape you would like but Fall Cookie Cutters are always fun for this time of year.  

Note: Make sure your counter and rolling pin are very floury because this softens fairly fast and starts to get a bit sticky…not bad…but enough to be frustrating.

To put the cookies on a stick simple put a piece of scrap on one side of the cookie and turn over…press down gently.  

Bake in a Preheated 375 degrees oven for 8 to 10 minutes.  They will brown fast!  This is ok if you like them a little crispy..as my fam does.

How to Make Homemade Orange Frosting

This is a simple Homemade Orange Frosting that I’ve been making for years. It’s so easy and so deelish! Perfect for Fall flavors and decorating.

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
• 3 Tbsp.. Butter…softened
• Half of one orange…fresh squeezed.  Save the other half for our warm Spice Apple Orange Juice (you can also substitute with 1/4 cup OJ)
• 1/2 tsp Orange Zest

Directions:

After your cookies have baked and cooled down you will add the frosting and decorate.

Put all ingredients into a bowl and mix!  If too thin add more powdered sugar if to thick as a DROP more of OJ.  This is so deelish and refreshing! 

Now frost cookies and embellish with all of the yummy M & M colors and flavors!  This homemade orange frosting goes well with the new flavors!

Hint:  Let the frosting harden with candies on top before standing up in a container..or they will slide off 🙁

Note: Let the frosting harden with your candy decorations on top while laying flat before standing up and putting into a container…or the icing will slide off.

Now, you put into a cute mason jar full of the M & M’s and sell, gift or decorate a Fall table!

How to Store Decorated Sugar Cookies

At Room Temperature: Place cookies in a single layer in an airtight container. If you need to stack them, place a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper between each layer to protect the icing and decorations. They’ll stay fresh for up to 5 days.

In the Freezer: You can freeze both decorated and undecorated cookies. For decorated cookies, make sure the icing is fully set before wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and placing them in a freezer-safe container. They’ll keep for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving. Don’t microwave or the icing will melt!

Undecorated Cookies: If you want to get a head start on your Fall baking, bake and freeze the cookies undecorated. Then thaw and decorate the day before an event. This is perfect for busy moms prepping for a bake sale or party.

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Fun Fall-Themed Cookie Decorating with Homemade Sugar Cookie Dough

Shari Lynne

These adorable Fall-themed cookies are a FUN and YUMMY way to welcome the season, especially for little ones. If you’re looking for autumn baking ideas for preschoolers or easy baking ideas for kids of all ages, this simple sugar cookie recipe is a winner.

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Prep Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 16

Calories 168 kcal

Equipment

• Fall Themed Cookie Cutters

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 cup Softened Butter that’s one stick
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 2-2 1/4 cups Flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• Fall Flavored M&M’s optional
• Candy Sticks

Instructions

 

• Cream/Beat together Butter, Sugar, Egg and Vanilla
• Then sift together (if you want)  into the bowl of creamed ingredients  flour, baking powder, salt
• Divide dough into 2 parts and refrigerate for an hour.  Any longer and the dough just becomes too stiff.
• Roll the dough one part at a time to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into any shape you would like but Fall Cookies Cutters are always fun for this time of year.  If dough seems too stiff just let sit out for about 5 min. It softens really quick.
• To put the cookies on a stick simple put a piece of scrap on one side of the cookie and turn over..press down gently.
• Bake in a Preheated 375 degrees oven for 8 to 10 minutes.  They will brown fast! 
• Ingredients for Homemade Frosting:
• 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
• 3 Tbsp.. Butter…softened
• Half of one orange…fresh squeezed.  Save the other half for our warm Spice Apple Orange Juice (you can also substitute with 1/4 cup OJ)
• 1/2 tsp Orange Zest
• Put all ingredients into a bowl and mix!  If too thin add more powdered sugar if to thick as a DROP more of OJ.  This is so deelish and refreshing!
• Now frost cookies and embellish with all of the yummy M & M colors and flavors!  This homemade orange frosting goes well with the new flavors!
• Hint:  Let the frosting harden with candies on top before standing up in a container..or they will slide off 🙁
• Now, you put into a cute mason jar full of the M & M’s and sell, gift or decorate a Fall table!

Notes

NOTE FOR COOKIES:  Make sure your counter and rolling pin are very floury because this softens fairly fast and starts to get a bit sticky…not bad…but enough to be frustrating.

NOTE FOR FROSTING: Let the frosting harden with candies on top before standing up in a container…or the frosting will slide off of the cookie.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

Keyword Autumn Baking Ideas, Fall themed cookie decorating, Sugar Cookies

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What flavors are your fave?  What flavors would you like to see for next Fall?  Just curious.