Royal icing is the go-to stuff for picture-perfect sugar cookies, because it makes a neat, hard and glossy finish that professional bakers and home chefs love. This icing is rich and thick and may ...

To start, you’ll need an electric mixer of some sort—either a handheld mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment will do. Beat the meringue powder and 5 Tbsp. water until the mixture ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The key to making these edible works of art is royal icing, the glossy mix of meringue powder, powdered ...

Chocolate has long been integral to the Valentine's Day culinary experience. Truffles, molten cakes, frosted cupcakes, dark cacao puddings and brûlées, ganache-domed cakes and enrobed nuts - they all ...

Royal icing for Cookie Decorating is the secret weapon for cookie artists. This simple icing creates a smooth, hard finish, perfect for intricate piping, lettering, and floodwork designs on cookies ...

Before beginning to decorate your sugar cookies this Christmas season, you'll want to learn how to properly ice them. Christmas Cookie Swap! has a reliable recipe for royal icing and a step-by-step ...

Royal icing is ideal for assembling gingerbread houses and decorating cookies. The recipe is simple, but working with it requires a little finesse. So here are a few foolproof tips and tricks from San ...

Q: When is the best time to give a party during the holiday season? A: December is the most festive month of the year, which means there are many activities competing for everyone’s time. The first ...

Jamie Roberts finds herself in a sweet spot as 2020's end nears. The Spokane-based cookie artist and owner of Three Birdies Bakery has seen so much demand for her hand-decorated sugar cookies that her ...