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Hideous Sweater Sweets

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

These Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies Add to One's Holiday Party

— December 9, 2012 — Special
At an ugly sweater party, one is expected to wear a hideous garment displaying an assortment of festive paraphernalia, and now the Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies share the embarrassment with your guests. From friends and family members wearing hideous sweaters to your food sporting the same gear, one can expect an amazing amount of healthy feedback after serving these delicious treats at an ugly Christmas sweater party.

The cookies come in a range of holiday colors; from red to white to green, the festive decals steal the show. The Christmas trees, festive wreaths and snowmen make the cookie extra delicious. The sugar cookie base is an excellent choice for anyone who is looking for a traditional holiday cookie and wants to vamp up its display.
Trend Themes
1. Ugly-sweater-party Treats - Companies that specialize in festive treats can create and market a line of ugly-sweater-party-inspired desserts and snacks.
2. Holiday-themed Cookie Decorating Kits - Companies that create and sell baking kits can create and market holiday-themed decorating kits that include ugly Christmas sweater designs as a fun and unique option.
3. DIY Ugly-sweater Cookie Decorating Stations - Event planners and party supply rental companies can offer a DIY decorating station, complete with pre-baked ugly sweater sugar cookies and various edible decorations for party guests.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery - Bakery shops can add a line of hideous sweater treat to their holiday menu, providing customers with additional options for festive candies and desserts.
2. Retail and Manufacturing - Retail stores and manufacturing companies can make and sell decorating kits for people to create their own ugly sweater cookies, offering them as add-ons to existing products.
3. Event Planning - Event planners and rental companies can offer unique and interactive party stations, such as DIY decorating stations, which can be rented or included in event packages.
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