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Iowa State Fair Kitchen Demonstration Classes

Christmas Cookies

The Magic of Christmas Cookie Decorating

Take in the magic of Christmas cookie decorating with Gloria Olson of Glorious Desserts on December 10 in The Kitchen on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Participants may choose from two class times on December 10. Classes will be held in The Kitchen, located in Maytag Family Theaters on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Cost to register is $65 and registration includes one dozen cookies of various shapes and sizes, pre-filled icing bags and sprinkles. Participants will decorate six cookies during the class and take home the remaining cookies to decorate.

Sunday, December 10
Two classes offered:
1:00 p.m. (limit of 30 participants)

Registration Information

$65 per person

Both classes are beginner level. Adults and children over 12 are welcome to attend. Participants may bring additional sprinkles for decorating.

Registration includes one dozen cookies pre-filled royal icing bags and sprinkles. Each class will be about 90 minutes long. Sign up today! Class sizes are limited to 30 participants for each class time. Kids ages 12 and older are welcome to register with a paid adult.

Magical Christmas Cookie Decorating is presented by Gloria Olson of Glorious Desserts

Upcoming class date and on-sale:

Homemade Poptarts
with Jess Desserts
January 13, 10 a.m.
Tickets on sale, December 28

Questions? Email ewynn@iowastatefair.org

Barksdale's State Fair Cookie Dough EXTRAS

Cookie Dough
 Barksdale's State Fair Cookie Dough
We have some extras!

We have a few bags left from our cookie dough order and you can snag a couple bags before the holidays. Call 515-262-3111 ext 205 or email: cookies@iowastatefair.org