From gingerbread houses to little men, from iced biscuits to little trees, here’s how to make Christmas crafts that are beautiful to look at, good to eat
When we talk about Christmas crafts the thought goes straight to creative recycling, but what about crafts (and decorations) made with edible ingredients? We present to you 5 more or less easy, but equally delicious.
Gingerbread house
Does gingerbread house drive you crazy? In fact, it’s really beautiful and it’s immediately Christmassy! It is usually not eaten (so as not to ruin the masterpiece), but if you prepare it at home it is very good. Here we explain step by step how to prepare and decorate it with royal icing.
Gingerbread cookies
They are a great Christmas classic, delicious and beautiful to look at, so much so that some even use them as decorations to hang on the tree. They can have many different shapes but the most classic is that of the little man. If you want to try making them, here is a delicious recipe and some equally tasty alternatives.
Advent Calendar
The classic Advent Calendar hides sweets or chocolates inside the boxes, and for this reason we have included it among the “edible” crafts, even if naturally the packaging is not. Among other things, “food” themed calendars are increasingly popular, containing cheeses, chocolate, vegan snacks, craft beers and much more.
So take inspiration and try to make it with your own hands using, for example, small bags, old boxes, toilet paper rolls. Simply insert the recipients’ favorite sweets or foods inside.
Frosted Christmas Cookies
Not just gingerbread men, the world of Christmas biscuits is very varied. They come in all shapes and flavours, but if your family loves shortcrust pastry, we suggest you try the recipe for lemon glazed biscuits. A real treat!
Cookie tree
With star-shaped biscuits of different sizes it is possible to create a beautiful Christmas tree, stacking them in order to create the typical conical shape of the fir tree. The tree should then be decorated with icing of various colors and some decorations. Unless you prefer the alternative with homemade Nutella and coconut. A riot of sweetness that will appeal to adults and children alike.
