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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 ...

Everyone’s suddenly an artist during the holiday season and the allure of decorating sugar cookies (or trying to, at least) never fades. Seasoned pros and stick-figure drawers alike will appreciate ...

Part of the fun of baking is getting to use messy ingredients such as powdered sugar. Like glitter, it magically finds its ...

There are so many moments that make the holiday season a special time of year. From gathering with loved ones, decorating the house and trimming the tree, to baking up a storm, the holidays are ripe ...

Nicole Hopper is a recipe tester and developer based in Birmingham, Alabama. If you ever wondered what the secret is to perfectly frosted cut-out sugar cookies, we’ll fill you in: royal icing. This ...