How To: Turn decorated cookies into holiday ornaments and party favors

Got lots of pretty cookies to share with friends and family during the holidays? While it's true you could hand them off in tins as is, it's so much more fun to experiment with packaging and favor ideas.

If you're throwing a party, you can hang them as ornaments on trees, give them away as party favors, or simply package them prettily for guests to take away.

Royal icing and colorful candy transform cookies into beautiful holiday treats. Artist, TV stylist, and decorating wonder Sweet Dani B suggests using them as ornaments and tasty take-home treats. Have a decorate-the-tree party, or an undecorate-the-tree party, or package cookies in cellophane with a festive bow for your guests to enjoy at home.