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Cozy Comforts Cookie Decorating Class


Join us for a cozy, feel-good cookie decorating class that celebrates comfort food, sweet treats, and all kinds of love this Valentine’s season. Designed to be fun, relaxed, and beginner-friendly, the Cozy Comforts Cookie Decorating Class is perfect for a Valentine’s date night, a Galentine’s night out with friends, or a cozy activity to enjoy with family.

You’ll decorate a thoughtfully curated set of playful, heart-forward cookies featuring pizza, wine, cocoa, and an adorable sloth — all brought together with warm colors, soft textures, and cozy details.

Tickets: $75

What You’ll Decorate 🍪

In this class, you’ll decorate 5 Valentine-themed sugar cookies, including:

  • Tic Tac Toe Pillow – a soft, quilted-style cookie with piped heart details
  • Pizza Heart – a comfort-food-inspired heart with layered icing accents
  • Wine Bottle with Lips – smooth flooding paired with wet-on-wet lip decals
  • Hot Cocoa Mug with Heart Cutout – texture, depth, and cozy details
  • Sloth Love – a sweet character cookie featuring a heart-hugging sloth

Each cookie is designed to highlight a different decorating technique while creating a cohesive, display-worthy set.

What You’ll Learn ✨

This class focuses on royal icing fundamentals and decorative techniques, including:

  • Understanding royal icing consistencies
  • Clean outlining and smooth flooding
  • Wet-on-wet designs
  • Piping hearts, dots, and simple line work
  • Creating texture and dimension with icing
  • Tips for fixing mistakes and working efficiently

No prior cookie decorating experience is required.

What’s Included 🎀

✔️ 5 pre-baked sugar cookies
✔️ Pre-mixed, colored royal icing
✔️ All tools needed during class
✔️ Step-by-step instruction from a Believe Cakes instructor
✔️ Bakery box to safely take your cookies home
✔️ Light refreshments (snacks & drinks)

Just bring yourself — everything else is provided.

Skill Level 👩‍🍳

Beginner to Intermediate

Perfect for first-time decorators, creative hobbyists, and anyone looking for a cozy, low-pressure Valentine activity.

Dates

  • Sunday, Feb 1st 2026 5p-7p
  • Sunday, Feb 8th 2026 4:30p-6:30p

Reserve Your Spot

Don’t miss out on this creative and delicious experience at the Swedish American Museum! Space is limited, so sign up today to secure your spot.


Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is included with the class fee?
    • With an intimate class size, not only will  you get 1:1 time with the instructor but you will also take home the following: 5 cookies (decorated by you), various colored royal icing in piping bags, 1 cookie scribe, royal icing transfers, a cookie box to take your beautiful creations home. All other supplies & ingredients are provided as well as light refreshments.
  • Is this class for beginners?.
    • All skill levels are welcome! The class is designed particularly for beginners who want to learn how they can get professional cookie decorating results with ease.
  • What should I bring with me?
    • All supplies & tools needed for cookie decorating and light refreshments will be provided. Therefore, the only recommendation is to bring a bag to transport your goodies home.
  • Is this class for kids or adults?
    • Since this class lasts around 2 hours, it’s best for teens, adults, or kids ages 10 and up.
  • Is there parking?
    • Located in the heart of Andersonville on Clark St, there is ample street parking available located in front & nearby the museum
  • What are the ingredients of the cookies & icing?
    • Wheat flour, butter (milk), sugar, brown sugar, cultured cream, eggs, powdered sugar , vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, meringue powder, salt, cream of tartar, food coloring [Contains: wheat, milk, egg]. Contact host for complete food label.

Location

Swedish American Museum (5211 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640)

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