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 ...

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 ...

1 c. {two sticks} of REAL unsalted BUTTER, softened 1 1/2 c. confectioner’s sugar 1 egg 2-3 tsp flavoring {pick what you like} 2 1/2-2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt Cream ...

Fun fact: You do not, I repeat, do not need to be a professional pastry chef (or a GBBO contestant) to craft some expertly decorated cookies. What you do need? A top-notch royal icing recipe (and a ...

ASHLEY, Pa. — Decorated sugar cookies make the perfect dessert or favor for any special occasion. We met up with Rachel of The Flour Pit Bakery and Sweet Shoppe whose specialty cookies not only taste ...

Rich and dreamy American buttercream has several merits, but if you're looking for a frosting that's butter-free, both royal and regular icing can work a treat. Here's the lowdown on each option.

For many of us, gingerbread houses are as much a part of Christmas as decorated trees and candy canes. Whereas some people vary the traditional ski chalet or wood cabin by turning their gingerbread ...

Note: Most royal icing recipes use raw egg whites, but the dried egg white powder in this recipe is a salmonella-safe option. If you wish, substitute 3 egg whites, or the equivalent in pasteurized egg ...