Holiday Cookie Tree & Hassle-Free Party with Chick-fil-A Catering Menu Items Disclosure: I am a member of the Chick-fil-A Mom Panel 2015-16, I was selected to participate in the 12 Days of Gatherings Catering Campaign. I received a Chick-fil-A gift card to purchase items to facilitate my post. As always, all opinions are my own.
I am a huge fan of Chick-fil-A food, embarrassed to admit I visit my neighborhood Chick-fil-A restaurant several times a week. I tend to order the same thing from the menu each time I visit. I can honestly tell you I have never ordered from the catering menu until now. I was like a kid when I was looking through the catering menu online. My eyes lit up when I saw the tray of chocolate chip cookies! I have always heard wonderful stories about Chick-fil-A’s cookies but for some reason, I have never tasted them.
When I found out I was selected to participate in the 12 Days of Gatherings campaign I was excited I couldn’t wait to brainstorm about what I would make, except that didn’t happen. As soon as I saw those huge chocolate chips cookies on the catering menu, all I could see were cookies hanging from a tree. Sounds funny I know, it’s the truth, though.
Chick-fil-A makes it super easy to order from their catering menu with several options to order. You can place an order from their catering menu online, call your local Chick-fil-A to place an order over the phone, or visit your local Chick-fil-A restaurant to place an order in person. They offer something that will appeal to everyone’s taste buds. And, I love the idea of having catering trays of food from Chick-fil-A instead of preparing everything for a holiday party myself.
I decided to make a Cookie Tree. Every Christmas Eve my husband and I host a Christmas Eve party for our family and friends at our home; usually, there are lots of children running around. I thought it would be fun to give each child at the party a cookie to take home to put out for Santa Claus.
I ordered the 24 count, cookie tray. If you have never tasted these gooey chocolate chunk cookies, you are in for a treat.
T0 make the Holiday Cookie Tree you need 12-24 chocolate chip cookies from Chick-fil-A, plastic cookie bags, green and red ribbon, a hole puncher, white paint, plaster of Paris, a flower pot, tape, and a tree branch. You could make several cookie trees to place out around your party if you wanted. I think the cookies hanging from the tree like ornaments look festive.
Directions:
1. Cut and remove leaves and dirt from a tree branch. Paint the branch with white spray paint and let dry.
4. Put ribbon through each hole of the cookie bags. Kim’s note– I used a chopped stick to push the ribbon through the holes. Use something with a pointed end to push the ribbon through the holes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Unroll the Garlic Butter Crescent Rolls and separate. Wrap one triangle piece around each chicken -n- strip. Place the wrapped chicken-n- strips on a cookie sheet, bake until golden brown about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven. Melt butter in the microwave in a glass bowl and mix garlic powder into the butter. Once the crescent rolls cool place on a platter in the shape of a circle.Next, use a pastry brush to brush on the garlic mixture, then sprinkle lightly with parsley. Cut a bow from the bell pepper and place on top of one crescent roll. Use a few pieces of rosemary to decorate your chicken strip wreath.
If you don’t use all the Chick-n-Strips to make a wreath warm up the remaining strips according to the package, and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce from Chick-fil-A. Have you ever tasted Chick-fil-A’s Chick -n-Strips? I love these delicious mouth-watering strips cut from the tender part of the chicken breast. I think your guest will thank you if you serve some at your next holiday party.
I hope my ideas using Chick-fil-A catering menu items help you have a fun and hassle-free holiday party.
Kim Seghers is a Mom of three, creator of This Ole Mom blog, a family friendly site. Kim is passionate about sharing her love for cooking, crafting, traveling, family, and everything lifestyle.
How great for decoration!
Thank you Nikoleta! It doesn't have to be for a holiday party the cookie tree would make a great birthday present, too. Have a great weekend, Kim
HOW CUTE! I love this idea. What a great centerpiece for a party. Great job!
Thank you Jenn! The cookie tree would make a great centerpiece for any party not just for the holidays. I could see steamers or curly ribbon hanging from it with the cookies for birthday parties. Have a great weekend, Kim
I totally love the tree. What's wrong with letting someone else bake them for you? (nothing)
Thank you Lydia! There's nothing wrong at all with letting someone else bake those cookies especially those big gooey chocolate chip cookies!!! YUM!!!! Have a great weekend, Kim
A COOKIE TREE? How stinking' cute is that?! I love it! BTW, I've never ate Chick-Fil-A! I might just have too!
Thank you Sara!!! You never ate Chick-fil-A ever?! Wow!!! I love their food. They also have great salads and soup too. I don't know if you have a Chick-fil-A near you but if you do you should try it. Have a great weekend, Kim
Cute decorations! I loved the cookie tree. To tell you the the truth Chick – Fil – A is a mystery for me. I have no idea what they are like. jejeje
Thank you Orana! Yes I don't think they have Chick-fil-A restaurants where you live. But if you ever get to visit the U.S. and find yourself near one of their restaurants you should try it. Have a lovely weekend, Kim
What a fun idea! We love Chick-Fil-A but never used them for catering or anything like that. Great idea there too!
Hi Emily! Thank you so much. I have never used Chick-fil-A for catering until now. I am glad I had a chance to try the catering items . I think I am spoiled now!! Have a great weekend, Kim
Woot! I'm all about that cookie tree. What a fun way to display dessert, especially with upcoming cookie exchanges. Pinning and sharing for sure!
Thank you Leilani! I had so much fun making the tree and I love the way it looks on the food table. it would make a great gift for a birthday, too. Have a lovely weekend, Kim
I did not know they catered. Thanks so much for sharing. Love Chick-fil-a!
Hi Allison! Yes Chick-fil-A does have a catering menu. I am glad I shared something new for you. Check out
Chick-fil-A's website for their catering menu .. http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Food/Catering . Happy Holidays. Kim
This is so awesome! I love the idea of the Cookie Tree. What a great way to send the little ones home ready for Santa. And that wreath looks terrific. I would never have thought of wrapping the strips in the crescent rolls but it looks super yummy!
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Traci
Thank you Traci! I also thought about adding a note on each cookie about Santa for the kids but I ran out of time,a cute printable would make the cookies even more special. Thanks so much for stopping over. Happy Holidays, Kim
The chicken strips wreath is awesome! My ds would love doing that!
Hi Krystal! The chicken strip is fun for kids to help make. My son enjoyed helping with wrapping the dough around the chicken strips. You should try it. Have a lovely weekend, Kim
Ok, I'm really loving that cookie tree idea. Thanks for sharing. Will be pinning this!
Thank you Theresa! If you have never tried Chick-fil-A chocolate chip cookies you should The cookie tree would be great for birthdays too. Have a great weekend, Kim P.S. thanks for pinning my post.
You are so creative, Kim! I wish I could come to a party at your house.
Thank you Leslie! I love decorating and making holiday theme food, too. It's a lot of fun. Have a great weekend, Kim
Love the cookie tree idea. What a great way to present cookies to kids instead of just putting them in tray. Thank you for sharing with us @ #HomeMattersparty. We would love to have again next week.
Thank you Sahana! And thanks for co-hosting the Homes Matter Linky Party. Have a great weekend, Kim
This is a lovely idea. Better than getting out the whole tree, especially since I live in a small place. I think I would need to seal th e bags though – the ants go mad when they smell sweet stuff a mile away!
Hi Agy! Thank you so much. the bags are sealed but I know what you mean we get ants too. Have a great week, Kim