The key to making these edible works of art is royal icing, the glossy mix ... One of the easiest ways to doom your cookie art before you even get to the decorating portion is by failing to ...

We tapped a few experts to get their best decorating advice so you ... starting at the edge of the cookies. "Pipe lines of royal icing along the edge of the cookies, and then fill the outlined ...

What’s the Best Sugar Cookie Recipe for Decorated Treats ... resulting in a runny, gloppy mess. Royal icing can be runny and finicky to work with; plus, it hardens into a crisp, glaze finish ...

For the cookies: In the bowl of a stand mixer ... then remove to racks to cool completely before decorating. For the royal icing: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment ...

Lindsay Bryner is the owner of Sweet Shop Cookies in Farmington and joined us with some cute tips for decorating ... mixing when the icing forms soft peaks. In addition to Valentine's Day, Sweet ...