# Festive Pastry Kits The Color Me Cookies by Elena's is Perfect for Holiday Parties By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-me-cookies References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/370796/Create-Fun-Designs-On-Your-Cookies-With-These-Edible-Colored-Markers/) & [deandeluca](http://www.deandeluca.com/color-me-thanksgiving-cookies.aspx) Thanksgiving is just around the corner and soon after that it will be Christmas; these Color Me Cookies would make any of these holidays extra special for kids and adults alike. They are [pre-made pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-city-cookies-holiday-range) that come complete with smooth white royal icing. Yet the only thing that is missing is a bit of vibrant personality. That is because people are meant to decorate them themselves using [edible markers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fancy-baking-confetti). The Color Me Cookies comes with five colors that fit the theme of each kit. For the Thanksgiving version, the colors are warm and autumnal and for the Christmas one, they are cooler and rich. Whether creatively used as [place cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-filled-collection) or a distraction for children, the Color Me Cookies are a fun addition for any party. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Edible Marker Decorations:** Opportunity for businesses to develop and market edible markers for decorating pastries and other food items. - **Customizable Food Kits:** Potential to create customizable pastry kits that allow consumers to decorate their own treats. - **Interactive Party Foods:** Innovation opportunity for food businesses to create interactive food products that engage and entertain guests at parties. ### Who This Affects Most - **Baking Supplies:** Disruptive innovation potential for baking supply companies to introduce edible marker products and expand their product offerings. - **Food Retail:** Opportunity to introduce customizable pastry kits in grocery stores to cater to consumers looking for interactive food experiences. - **Event Planning:** Innovation potential for event planning businesses to incorporate interactive party foods like Color Me Cookies into their offerings, enhancing guest experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Cookie-Coloring Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookiecoloring-kit.md) - [Ready-to-Bake Holiday Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-frosted-sugar-cookie-kit.md) - [Easter Marshmallow DIY Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-and-decorate-dozen.md) - [Christmas Eve Cookie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-for-santa-cookie-kit.md) - [Ready-to-Decorate Christmas Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees-bakery-gingerbread-men.md) - [Holiday Dinner Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-thanksgiving-dinner.md) - [Vegan Artistic Cookie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-palette-sugar-cookie-kit.md) - [Chanukah Cookie Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-cookie-kit.md) - [Paintable Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-kit-easter-edition.md)