The easiest technique is to tie cellophane-wrapped treats with ribbon and hang them on the tree with ornament hooks.

But it makes an even prettier presentation if you cut pliable pieces of clear plastic from the craft store, punch holes for the hooks, and “glue” the treats to them with a paste of confectioners sugar.

• See our 2009 Christmas cookie recipe collection.
• Find favorites in our 2008 Christmas cookie recipes.

Salted ginger crisps. The recipe is in the
2008 cookie collection. Photo courtesy
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.