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 ...

Martha's foolproof technique for dipping cookies in royal icing then embellishing yields beautiful results. Use her tried-and-tested sugar cookie recipe to make cookies to decorate with one or 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Aim to roll sugar cookie dough to a 1/4-inch thickness for cookies that bake evenly and are sturdy enough to decorate. Always chill sugar cookie dough before baking to enhance flavor, texture, and ...

How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center in a Tootsie Roll Tootsie Pop? The same number of weeks that you have to bake and decorate a cookie house to display for Holidays in the ...