Lots more giveaways are coming your way, as promised. Every week I’ll give you a little something leading up to the day that Sugarlicious graces the world with its presence. (Have you pre-ordered yet?)
This time, I’m giving 3 of you a signed copy of the 16-page booklet thingamajig (called a BLAD in the publishing world) that glimpses inside Sugarlicious AND a special treat from my own kitchen. Because I love you all that much.
After spending so much time decorating cookies, presenting them is just as important. I usually package cookies in cello gift bags found at the craft store, and tied with ribbon. But the beauty of cookies is that once dried, they stack, pack and ship well, too.
I found these tube containers at The Container Store. Perfect for round cookies. I cut out a piece of decorative cardstock 9 1/2 inches by 7 inches, wrapped around the tube and secured with double-sided tape. for the cookies, I cut out my cookie dough with a circle cutter just under 2-inches across (these fit snugly, if your cookies spread at all, you may want a slightly smaller circle), and decorated them with my royal icing tinted with Americolor soft gel pastes. I assembled decorating bags with couplers and decorating tips, size “5″ (find tips on supplies here), and piped swirls. Let the cookies dry overnight. Stack sets of five cookies in a large cello favor bag from the craft store, wrap the cello bag tightly around the cookies and tie at the top with ribbon. Slide two stacks of five in the tube.
this is a booklet sneak peek that my awesome publisher made)
(Sorry folks, funds are limited so I have to keep this US addresses only!)
For anyone with allergies, see the ingredients for sugar cookies and royal icing HERE.
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187 Comments
yeah! I'm the first comment! I admire your work, its beautiful and would love to get your sneak peek.
These cookies are gorgeous!!
I am JUST getting into baking. I really want to do a line of "geeky" cupcakes for clients.
Hoep I WIN!!!
This book looks great!
I liked you on FB, Too!!!!
I had already liked you page and now I am following you on Twitter!
I wrap them up in plastic wrap then bubble wrap and put them tightly into a box. They stay all nice and bump free that way. I had never thought of a tube. I just might try that next time. Love you blog btw!
Ah, how cute. I love the presentation of your cookies. How awesome to have the container coordinaate with the cookies. I usually just put my cookies in a tin, but now I can NEVER do that again. Thanks for sharing.
"LIKED" you on FB. Hope my friends come to your site.
I pre-ordered your book a couple of weeks ago but am having trouble being patient. A preview would get me by!
Been following your cookies for the past year. You never cease to amaze me. I love making cookie favors and you always give me great ideas. I kinda stalk you, lol. Keep it up. And would love to get your sneak peak of course. If not, still stalking, lol.
I've liked yout FB page for a long time. I've used your Royal Icing (sort of) recipe for about a year. I like it better than royal icing.
Clever packing idea with the decorated tube! Your book has that "sparkle!"
so excited!!! Can't wait to start baking immediately!!!!!
best book ever! 
I've already PRE ORDERED my copies so you don't have to enter me for the contest! Yay!
LOoks like a great book can't wait for it ot come out am new to cookie decorating
I pack my cookies from bags, to treat boxes and platters wrapped in cellophane, would love to try your cookies, love this packaging idea! Hope I win!! Happy New Year!
I would love a sneak peak!
The book looks awesome.
I cannot win, but i wanted to say how cute! I so want your book when it comes out.
Super cool. Love the colors! Cant wait for your new book release. Cookie Sensations was one of the first cookie decorating books I bought! I havent preordered Sugarliscious only because I'll more than likely be at my local Barnes and Noble on February 7th to claim a copy first thing! Congrats!
Can't wait to see the book, a sneak peek would be great!
I love the tubes! They remind me of the cookie dough packaging that my girls' Melissa and Doug cookie set comes with. I just pack my cookies in disposable 8'x 8' baking trays with covers. Boring. And that book! Sneak peek or actual thing, it would be wonderful to win it. Thank you!
I like you on Facebook.
I just use simple cello. But, after seeing your ideas, I may have to upgrade my packaging.
Your ideas inspire me and your are so thoughtful to share all your cookies and ideas with so many….
thank you for blessing us each one.
Judy
Love how cute your cookie tubes are. darlabeck@yahoo.com
Wow how wonderful.
I am boring I guess when I give cookies away as a gift. I put them in a zip lock bag or a tin.
These tube make cute packaging ideas, not just for cookies. Thanks for the chance to win.
Wow…I've been following on facebook for a while now. You are super talented. Love the things you create!
What a cute idea for shipping cookies!
I make a chocolate coated popcorn (in bags) that I use to help pad the shipping container…that and bubble wrap!
Already like you on FB!!!!!
I would love a sneak-peek thingamajig!!
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I just "liked" your page on Facebook!
I'd LOVE to WIN your book, like everyone else here!! I am new to cookie making, and every technique and idea helps! I'm also a teacher, so my guinea pigs are my students and department.
Please enter me!
Ella
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oh how awesome!! woohoo for sneak peaks!
I follow you on twitter
I can't wait to read your book! I love all your cookie ideas and your method of shipping is so creative.
I follow you on twitter and retweeted the giveaway post!
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Hi there
Love those swirls!
I usually just use a plate or gift bag for giving
Cheers
Catie
Hi
I follow on facebook
Cheers
Catie
You are super talented! Your website draws me like a kid to a candy store! I can't wait to see your book! Congratulations!
Adorable, who knew swirls could be that cute. Well, you did of course
LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea! I'm going to use it to send birthday cookies.
I "like" you on facebook.
ME ME ME!! A tube of cookies would ROCK!
I am a follower everywhere too!
Ohh how fun! I would love a sneak peak!! I am known as the cookie lady and this would be perfect!! I am also a fan on facebook! beckykinnebrew@hotmail.com
Love this idea for the round cookies! Also, would love to start out 2012 by winning some of your delicious cookies!!
Thanks,
Susan
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I gift cookies in a recycled cookie tin. I line the inside (sides and bottom) with parchment paper cut to fit. Then I stack cookies in paper muffin cups. Next I cover over the cookies with a cut to size piece of cardboard and stack more paper muffin cups with cookies on top!
I love your site for the tutorials and the great ideas! Thanks again!
I "Liked" you on Facebook!
I pack cookies in a recycled cookie tin. First I wash the tin and dry it really well with a hair dryer (to keep it from rusting). Next I line the side and bottom with parchment paper. The cookies get stacked in muffin cups with a cut to fit piece of cardboard between layers.
I love your cookie designs! and I would love to win a sneak peak of your new book!
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I like you on Facebook.
I follow you on twitter.
I would love a peek! Thanks for the chance to win!
So pretty makes me ready for Springtime! dianecrubin@yahoo.com
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Love your work- can't wait for the book…a sneak peek would be a treat!
I love your cookies & would love a "sneak peek," U R AMAZING!
I Liked you on FB & left a comment.
I Liked you on Facebook, too!
Your cookies are so cute!
My daughter and I enjoy baking/decorating cakes, cupcakes and cookies. We would love to receive a sneak peek copy of the book.
I would love to win cookies and a booklet. What a wonderful prize. Looking forward to the published book.
Such beautiful cookies! Love the container use too!
I'm new to decorating and would love a sneak peak book! Thanks for all of the great ideas.
Your work is adorable…
Your treats are amazing – I am horrible at packaging, I must admit. Hopefully the treats are a big enough hit on their own, but I really do need to step up the presentation!
I am now following you on Twitter. Thanks for the great giveaway!
You are an awesome cookie decorator! I made decorated sugar cookies to fund my first cookbook-The Dish Diva-and had to retire "The Cookie Diva" because of health reasons
. I still LOVE to look at your creations!!
me please!
Oh my gosh….me, me!!!
I love your cookies. They're awesome! I'd like to be entered to win.
Thanks.
Liked you on FB too, and I am following you on Twitter! {I'm Darcie Cohee on FB, and Darce_Vader on Twitter!}
The tube containers are so cute! What a cute way to ship or gift round cookies! I just sent some "welcome" cookies to my cousin on the birth of his daughter and used diapers (new, in ziploc bags to keep them clean) as cushioning.
I follow you on twitter.
Congrats on the book, btw! That's huge!
I love your blog. Such great inspiration. I would love to get the sneak peak booklet and try some of those cookies!
Those tubes are so perfect for cookies! I'm always trying to find better ways to package my cookies up.
I love your blog and your cookies. I have your first book and cannot wait for your second one!
I already like you on Facebook!!
Brand new reader – fingers crossed!
this is awesome!!! i would totally love that thingamajig!!: P
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I would love a sneak peek at your book! I can't wait to see the whole thing in February too!
I like you on Facebook.
I follow you on twitter.
I'm so excited to get your book! Congrats!
I "Like" you on Facebook
I would love to win the sneak peak as I am always looking for good recipes because I like to have some new recipes along with some old ones to bake to enter into the local farmshow…I make 12 to 13 different kinds in one day to enter
…last fall I placed on all but 2…about half first place 
…I am a little crazy, but everyone usually is happy with the trays of cookies . I never tried the iced ones you make and they look really tasty …thanks Melody
Congrats on the book and thanks for the sneak peek and giveaway!! I love to give my cookies in decorated boxes.
love the tubes!
Your packaging and cookies are so cute! Love all the bright, happy colors, and I'd love a sneak peek of your book!
I already like you on facebook!
I am new here and very excited about finding you! I would love to get a sneak peak! Thanks!
I use my love of making decorated cookies and gingerbread houses for marketing giveaways (my business has nothing to do with food!). At least 4 times a year I give away hundreds of cookie gifts to clients. It's hard to find quick, affordable packaging. I usually use those clear plastic clamshell cookie containers you see in grocery stores with a stretchy gold tie or cellophane bags with ribbon. Right this minute I am making your Snowman Cookie Kits but I couldn't find an afforable source of Chinese take out boxes so I'm using the clamshells. I am so looking forward to using the tubes in the future! You are a constant source of inspiration to me and I am so grateful that you are so willing to share your talent! You are awesome!!! I'll see you on fb & twitter too. I've got your book on my Amazon wish list! You are awesome!
Those cookies look amazing and the tubes are a great idea!
I liked you FB book
I'm following you on Twitter
Sounds just YUMMY and I would love to try – just recently found your blog and am in aweeeeeeeeeeee- just WOW!!!!!!!!!!
I am so looking forward to your book! I love the cookies and the containers, too! I hope I win so I can get even more psyched about the book! Thank you for offering such a great give-away! I hope I win!
The tubes are a great idea, and the swirly cookies are so bright and happy!! I'd love a sneak peek. Congrats on the new book! Yay!!!
Man! 109 comments! I'm never going to win those cookies. I did like you on facebook though, so that wins me one more vote.
We made your cookies from the first book for Christmas this year, they rocked.
Cheers!
Marcus and Kim
very cool lady! can't wait for the book!
love all of the ideas!!! Can't wait for the book to come out!
The cookies are such cheerful colors. I love the idea of putting them in tubes, perfect!
I like you on FB
What a cool way to package and give cookies! The cookies look delicious too! I would love to win! Thanks!
Following you on twitter @nmbrumfield
A little embarrassed to say I've never been to your blog! But I love your postings on CraftGossip! Thanks for the opportunity to win a sneak peak of your new book and some cookies.
A sneak peak would be delightful! With Valentine's Day fast approaching the booklet would be great fun!
Love, love the packaging!
Yummy looking cookies!
I'd love to win this giveaway!!!
The book looks amazing and that is a brilliant way to package cookies!
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My favorite way to give cookies are to make those mixes in jars and allow people to bake on their own. However, if I'm really feeling generous, I love those Chinese takeout looking containers.
I like you on Facebook!
I also follow you on Twitter.
I'd love a chance at a sneak peak! I'll be right over on Facebook too.
~Jenifer
Your cookies are beautiful, and I like the packaging too. I usually just put my cookies on a plate. I would love to win some of your cookies.
I liked your FB page.
I am now following your blog.
Awesome cookies! I generally pack them in decorative boxes or tins — for display purposes i keep them in baggies with colored ribbons!
btw liked you fb too!!
Love, love, love these cookies and cookie tube! I can see using a Pringles can for this! How fun!, Would love to win this!
I liked u on FB, love this giveaway! Love this look, so cute!,
pick me because I like you the MOST! ♥
I stalk you on FB
This is awkward but I am all over your Twitter too, when ya tweet, LOL!
love, love the cookie container idea!!!
Love these pretty cookies! Love the presentation! Can't wait to see your awesome book
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Tubes of cookies are way better than tubes of Pringles!
omg so cute! this is so creative too! (dealbunny20@gmail.com)
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Wow, what an awesome blog…I just found you today and will follow forever
LOVE your work. The cookies are cute and so are the containers.
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YUM – and am looking forward to your book.
You will be the reason I break my New Years Resolution!! Not really, but your work is beautiful and I'm sure tasty.
I made pumpkin cookies with my daughter for school and made a paper pumpkin patch to display them in. It was a hit.I love your creativity.
Congrats on the book, those cookies look divine!
Hi, I have liked you on Facebook and also Tweeted you, and now I am telling you how much I LOVE cookies. I hope I can win.
This a clever idea..it is a good way to send cookies to the service men and women..
Normally I give my cookies away in square cookie tins from a craft store, but they never seem to ship as well. Thanks for the new clever and colorful idea!
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Who can resist beautifully decorated sugar cookies? And a thingamajig to boot! Count me in!
What a lovely giveaway! Please enter me! Thank you.
Great giveaway and just gorgeous cookies. I like to put homemade goodies in plastic baggies then tuck them inside of fabric drawstring pouches that I sew up.
My daughter loves to bake and share with others…so I know she would love these! I need to practice and then once we know what we are doing, we will have a blast!
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That book looks soooo cool!!! I can't wait to see it in person! I liked you on FB and I'm following you on Twitter!!! Would love to taste those cookies!!! Thanks for the chance!
Love the cookies, beautiful work ☃
Congratulations on your book. Soooo deserving!
Those are about the cutest cookies ever! Really nice packaging too.
I'd love to be entered for the preview booklet and some yummy cookies. Thank you!
That is a great idea! I just started making decorated sugar cookies but haven't shipped any yet.
I follow you on Facebook
I also follow you on twitter under Pembroke Lane
Love your work, and can't wait to see what's "under the covers" of your new book!
I usually wrap my cookies individually – and I love using glassine bags with custom seals. {Thank goodness for Avery Labels! } LOVE the tube idea, but that would mean I'd have to give 10 away at a time – HAHA!!
thanks for the chance to win!!!
I am already LIKE you on Facebook!
thanks for the bonus chance!
I am now following you on Twitter. Tweet away, I can't wait!
Your cookies are beautiful and I remember how great they taste! Good luck with the book. Makes me want to bake!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
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I''d love to win
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New to your site & absolutely love it!! Hope to win a sneak peek into your book!
"Thank you" for all the helpful info! Looking forward to learning more. Like on FB also.
This is REALLY sweet!! The book is beautiful, love to get a sneak peek.
You are AWESOME!!! My girls & I made christmas cookies using your cookie and icing recipes. They came out delicious.
Congratulations for your work! Perhaps with this book even a little bit I could get close to this perfection.
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That looks like a great book! Love all things FUN in baking! Thanks so much!
Just liked you on FB. If I win, I'll save you shipping and pick up from you! I'll even buy YOU a cup of coffee
Whadda ya say?
What a great use of the tubes… I will check them out. Those are Wonderful cookies.
Your cookie ideas are the best! Loved your first book, can't wait for the second.
Love your beautiful cookies!
From one cookie lover to another,
Liz B.
It would be nice to win this amazing giveaway! Thank you for this opportunity.
How exciting to have a book coming out!
I use pringle tins, wrapped in holiday paper for gifts! I love you on FB!
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Fabulous packaging idea…those tubes! And you dressed them up so prettily!
Love the colors!
I liked your facebook page too!
So, in line with your "totally tubular" cookie tubes, I thought I would share how I "stack" mine….
Using a rinsed and dried pringles can, I re-cover the outside with coordinating paper and lid topper. Punch one round hole in either side of the can, and loop some decorative ribbon through the top, securing at both sides (not over the can).
And….there ya have an instant cookie tote ready to be gifted!
ooooh, love the ribbon tote Pringles can idea! So going to try that next time…