Gingerbread cookie hangers

I’ve got the cutest addition for your Christmas cup of hot chocolate or coffee, these super cute Gingerbread Cookie Hangers. These adorable sweet treats are super easy to make and would be perfect for a Christmas party… your kiddos on Christmas morning… or anytime you want to make your hot drink a little more special with cookie mug hangers.

If you’re looking to add a sprinkle of sweetness and a dash of holiday charm to your cozy cocoa routine, look no further than our latest DIY project – Gingerbread Cookie Hangers! These adorable treats aren’t just delicious; they also double as the perfect companions for your steaming mug of hot cocoa. Let’s dive into the sugary details and get ready to add a pinch of merriment to your winter days. Aren’t they adorable! Here’s how you make them…

Gingerbread Cookie Hanger Supplies

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Assembly Your Cookie Hanger

Prep your supplies

Gather the supplies listed above.

Gingerbread cookies and mini candy canes

Begin by removing your mini candy cane from the package. Open a few along with grabbing some of the gingerbread people. If you want to be ambitious you can definitely make your own homemade gingerbread cookie dough and cut them out with cookie cutters, I went with the easy option.

Candy Cane Connection

Then place a small strip of frosting on the back of the candy cane, not on the side where the hook overhangs.

Placing red frosting on the mini candy cane

Place the candy cane on the back of the cookie with the hook facing out. Place the candy cane near the top of the cookie as shown in the photo below.

Use red frosting to adhere the mini candy canes to the back of the gingerbread cookie

Added Security

Next, melt a few pieces of melting chocolate in the microwave in a small bowl. I usually start with 30 seconds, stir and then add more time if needed.

Melt the chocolate and drizzle onto candy cane on the gingerbread cookie

Drizzle the melting chocolate over the bottom of the candy cane and then place the gingerbread men cookies in the fridge for a few minutes to let the frosting and chocolate firm up.

Candy canes attached to gingerbread cookies

Hang in There!

Once finished in the fridge, the cookies should be ready to hang on any cup of warm liquid, my personal favorite is some hot cocoa but eggnog would be great too! Super easy just hang it on the edge of a mug.