Holly Jolly Christmas Cookie Decorating Class (Beginner)

"I took a cookie decorating class with Sugarcoated Bakery last weekend and it was so much fun! I appreciate the step by step instructions Amalea provided and all of the help to ensure we learned new skills but still had fun. I hope to take another one soon!" Bethany

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year—one cookie (and cider) at a time!

Join us for a beginner-friendly, all-ages Christmas Cookie Decorating Class at Lost Boy Cider in Old Town Alexandria. Whether you’re coming with friends, family, or your favorite elf, this cozy, creative night is the perfect way to celebrate the season.

You’ll decorate six festive sugar cookies in classic holiday shapes:

🦌 Reindeer

🎄 Christmas Tree

👨🍪 Gingerbread Man

🍭 Candy Cane

🌿 Holly

🎅🏻 Santa Hat

Using royal icing in red, green, white, and brown, we’ll teach you step-by-step how to outline, flood, and add fun details to bring each design to life. No experience needed—just come ready to decorate, sip, and get into the Christmas spirit!

Your ticket includes:

• 6 Christmas-themed cookies;
• 4 colors of royal icing (red, green, white, and brown);
• All decorating tools and expert instruction;
• A full-color printed guide to take home;
• Your first cider (or non-alcoholic option) on the house!

Lost Boy Cider’s cozy taproom makes the perfect backdrop for an evening of festive fun—and plenty of photo-worthy cookie creations. Spots fill quickly for this holiday favorite, so grab your ticket before they’re gone!

People love our cookie decorating class which is why Sugarcoated has almost fifty 5 star reviews on Google - check them out!

Watch a few examples of the kinds of techniques - like this one on how to avoid visible seams - I teach over on my Instagram, @sugarcoatedbakeryva.

You can also purchase additional cookie DIY kits at a special class discount. Cookies are heat-sealed for freshness and royal icing keeps in the fridge for a month, so you can decorate more cookies at home and they'll taste just as good as the ones you do in class!

Are kids welcome? - Yes! A parent can share a ticket with kids under 5 years old. All attendees over 5 years old are kindly asked to purchase their own tickets. Additionally, VA law requires anyone under 18 years of age to be accompanied by an adult due to alcohol being produced on-site.

Allergens - Common allergens that are in the cookies and icing include wheat, eggs, and dairy. Gluten-free cookies are available (see add-ons) but please keep in mind that I do not operate a gluten-free kitchen. Cookies do not include nut or nut oils (e.g. almond extract). Sugarcoated is SafeServ certified, VDACS inspected, and follows all best practices for allergen control.

Cancellation policy - Everything is made (and bought and ordered and printed and packaged) just for you! everything is made (and bought and ordered and printed and packaged) just for you! As a result, cancellations must be received by Tuesday, 12/9 for a full refund minus any fees EventBrite won't refund. From 12/9 to 12/10 , a partial refund of $20 will be issued. There are no refunds for cancellations after 12/10. Good news is that you still get the cookie kit and class materials! We'll work together to schedule pickup in Del Ray or Annandale by 12/19.

Got questions? Please email me at sugarcoatedbakeryva@gmail.com. Learn more about Amalea and Sugarcoated Bakery at www.sugarcoatedbakeryva.com and our wonderful hosts, Lost Boy Cider, at www.lostboycider.com.

I look forward to decorating with you!

Amalea has appeared on DCW50's "Living Local DMV" twice. Get to know a little about Amalea, see her teaching style, and learn one easy technique from her Valentine's Day class in the video below!