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How to Decorate Cookies for an Election Celebration Party. If your political aspirations are limited
to licking envelopes, these tips will add some real sparkle at your next election or
patriotic-themed party. You will need Sugar cookie mix Food coloring White frosting Piping
Decorating gels Sprinkles Colored sugar Fruit Equipment: Cookie cutter shapes Frosting spatula
and luster dust (optional). Step 1. Prepare the sugar cookie mix according to the package
directions. Bake and allow to cool before decorating them for your election celebration
party. Add a few drops of red or blue food coloring to the dough for some extra flare.
Step 2. Use fun cookie cutter shapes such as coins, dollar bills, hawks, doves, donkeys,
elephants, stars, or fireworks. Step 3. Pick a theme for your cookies, such as a matching
color scheme for the candidate or patriotic red, white, and blue. Step 4. Tint the frosting
using your choice of food coloring. Use a frosting spatula to apply an even layer to
each cookie. Step 5. Decorate the cookies with slogans or add patriotic details with
piping, decorating gels, or pre-made garnishments. Luster dust can give the cookies a metallic
sheen. Step 6. Finish your creations with sprinkles, colored sugars, or fresh fruit
like whole blueberries or sliced strawberries. Even if your friends don't agree with your
choice of candidate, they'll have to admit that your cookies show impeccable taste. Did
you know Thousands of people stormed the White House, destroying china and furniture, during
the 1829 inauguration of Andrew Jackson.