The holidays are here, and it's time to gear up for gifts, the Christmas tree, and festive eats – all without breaking the bank.
As someone who's baked countless holiday batches, here's my reliable trick for stunning cookie decorations that save time and money:

1. Start with simple plain cookies.
2. Use a toothpick to apply frosting and draw shapes like reindeer or stars.
3. Grab small candies like M&M's or similar.
4. Add a tiny dab of frosting.
5. Press the candy into place.

And just like that, your cookies are festive masterpieces in minutes! This method is effortless, speedy, affordable, and guaranteed to impress kids and adults alike.
Get creative and tweak the designs to suit your style.