Do I need experience to take a cookie decorating class?

No. The seasonal classes are made for beginners. I walk you through every step, from icing consistency to the final details. Wet-on-Wet is the one class for decorators who already pipe.

How long is a class and what do I take home?

Most classes run 1.5 hours and you take home six decorated cookies, or twelve in a mini class. Wet-on-Wet runs 2 hours.

How much does a class cost?

Seasonal and mini cookie classes are $65 per person. Wet-on-Wet is $100. Private classes start at $250 plus $30 to $50 per person, depending on the class.

Yes. Minors are welcome in every cookie class with an adult present. There's no minimum age. Mini cookie and gingerbread classes are especially fun for families.

Where are the classes held?

In my teaching kitchen at 1545 Osprey Drive in Hood River, Oregon, about an hour from Portland.

Can I book a private cookie decorating party?

Yes. I host private classes for birthdays, showers, team events and friend groups, with a theme of your choice. Request a date on the Private Class page.

What if I have a food allergy?

Our kitchen uses milk, eggs and wheat every day on shared equipment, so we can't guarantee any item is allergen free. Please reach out before you book.

Cookie decorating set with royal icing in Dani's Kitchen Shop teaching kitchen.

Cookie Decorating Classes in Hood River

Q: Are snacks and drinks included?

Yes. Every cookie class includes light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Adults 21 and over can buy a drink.

Come decorate cookies with me in my teaching kitchen in Hood River, Oregon. In about an hour and a half you'll learn how royal icing really works, flood and pipe your own set of sugar cookies, and take home six cookies you decorated yourself. No experience needed. Just bring a friend, your kids or your date, and I'll walk you through every step.

What Students Say

"Our family just had the BEST time at Dani's Kitchen Shop taking a Christmas cookie decorating class! ... The whole family had a blast, she makes the entire process fun and easy, it was geared for all ages, and we all left raving about what a good time we had."

Katy S., Google review

"What a fun class! This is the second class I have taken and will definitely sign up for more."

Karen S., Google review

Upcoming Cookie Classes

New classes are added every season. If the date you want is full, ask me about a private class for your group.

Wet-on-Wet: The Art of Flood Icing
Oct 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Halloween Cookie Decorating Class
Oct 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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Sugar Skull Florals
Oct 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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Christmas Cookie Decorating Class
Dec 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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Gingerbread House Decorating Class
Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
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Mini Christmas Cookie Decorating Class
Dec 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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Every cookie class includes light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Adults 21 and over can buy a drink. Minors are welcome with an adult present.

Which class is right for you?

Class	Best for	Length	What you take home	Price	Next class
Wet-on-Wet: The Art of Flood Icing	Decorators who already know their way around a piping bag	2 hours	Finished wet-on-wet cookies plus the skills to repeat them at home	$100	Thu, Oct 15
Halloween Cookie Decorating Class	First timers and anyone who loves a theme	1.5 hours	6 decorated cookies	$65	Thu, Oct 22
Sugar Skull Florals	First timers and anyone who loves a theme	1.5 hours	6 decorated cookies	$65	Thu, Oct 29
Christmas Cookie Decorating Class	First timers and anyone who loves a theme	1.5 hours	6 decorated cookies	$65	Thu, Dec 10
Gingerbread House Decorating Class	Holiday fun for all ages	1.5 hours	Your own decorated gingerbread house	$65	Sat, Dec 12
Mini Christmas Cookie Decorating Class	Lots of small designs, great for families	1.5 hours	12 mini cookies	$65	Thu, Dec 17

New dates are posted every season. Ask me about a private class.

What You'll Learn

How to read royal icing consistency, so it floods smooth instead of running or cratering
Flooding a clean base, then adding piped details, dots and lettering
Simple layering for depth, like petals, fur and painted features
Why your icing acts different on a humid day, and what to do about it. A recipe won't teach you that. Practice will.

Dani demonstrating royal icing techniques

Dani Annala - Custom Cookie Decorator and Instructor

Learn from a working baker.

I'm Dani Annala. I run Dani's Kitchen Shop, a custom cookie bakery and teaching kitchen in Hood River. I've decorated more than 200,000 cookies in my career and taught more than 1,400 students. I wasn't a skilled decorator when I started. Every technique I teach is one I learned by doing it over and over, and I love watching it click for someone else.

Private Classes + Parties

Birthdays, team events, bridal showers or a night out with friends. I can host a private cookie decorating class for your group with a theme of your choice. Everyone gets step-by-step help, and light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are included. Private classes start at $250 plus $30 to $50 per person, depending on the class. Request your date on the Private Class page.

Give a Class as a Gift

A cookie decorating class makes a great gift for the person who has everything. The Cookie Decorating Class Gift Card is $65, enough for one seasonal or mini cookie class. Find it in the shop.

Not in the Gorge?

You can still learn with me from home. Get my free royal icing recipe, then take the Icing Confidence Mini Class for $9.99 and learn to read your icing so it floods smooth every time.

CHECK OUT THE ICING MINI CLASS

FAQ

Cookie Decorating Class

Our kitchen uses milk, eggs and wheat (gluten) every day, and everything is made on shared equipment in a shared space. We can't guarantee any item is free from these allergens. If you have a food allergy, please reach out before booking.