Hey Besties! Let’s set the record straight…you didn’t really think ALL those cookie decorators had amazing handwriting, did you?! Well, I did years ago! Come to find out that almost all cookie decorators are using...
Read MoreHey Besties! Halloween is just around the corner and for some of you, you’ve had your Halloween cookie designs planned for a while! But for many, this time of year is when MANY just jump...
Read MoreSo you want to start decorating cookies?! That’s exciting! And probably slightly overwhelming. But no worries, I got you! And the best news is that you don’t need much at all to get started! In...
Read MoreHey Besties! Ask and you shall receive! I get SO many requests for tutorials and tips on royal icing consistencies. And I get it, learning and mastering the consistencies is the hardest part of cookie...
Read MoreHey Besties! If you’ve spent 10 seconds cookie decorating, you know that royal icing consistencies is the hardest part of the whole game! And we’re all after the coveted, beautiful puffy royal icing! There’s just...
Read MoreHey Besties! I’m giddy with excitement to share this post because it is going to be a game changer for so many cookiers! Regardless of your cookie decorating level, writing on cookies with royal icing...
Read MoreHey Besties! I know I’m always excited to share with you, but this is BIG! There are a few things we do differently around here, and it really goes back to the mission of this...
Read MoreHey Besties! Welcome to How to Decorate Cookies: Flooding 101! Today, I’m hitting publish on a topic that is always relevant in the cookie decorating world! Whether you are already a cookie decorator, just starting...
Read MoreHey Besties! Today we are going back to our roots and the fundamentals of icing! I can’t tell you how much I see and hear cookiers struggle with royal icing issues and they are so...
Read MoreHey Besties! Today we are covering all the ins and outs of what most professional cookie decorators consider an essential tool – a dehydrator. If you decorate cookies with royal icing, using a dehydrator for...
Read MoreWith Easter upon us, it is the perfect time to make marble dipped cookies! Whether you already decorate beautiful cookies or have never done it before, ANYONE can learn how to successfully dip cookies! No...
Read MoreToday we’re spilling our tips and tricks to teach you how to dip cookies with royal icing! Now, you might be asking, “Bestie, why would I want to dip my cookies?” Well, there’s actually several...
Read MoreHey Besties! Today we’re focusing on solutions to a common question in our cookie decorating world. I’ve been asked so many times, “How to make shiny royal icing?” We all want perfect, shiny cookies with...
Read MoreCalling all aspiring cookie decorators! Today I am breaking down everything you need to know to learn how to decorate sugar cookies like the pros! Full transparency here! I have been in your shoes and...
Read MoreHey Besties! It’s holiday cookie season and everyone is making delicious cookies, especially cutout cookies! And while decorated sugar cookies have gained incredible popularity year-round, this season also inspires people to try their hand at...
Read MoreAll cookie decorators have been there…we often need a unique or specific cookie cutter and you don’t have it. And listen, I know how addicting it is to buy ALL the cookie cutters! But I...
Read MoreHey Besties! This is a topic that I receive a lot of inquiries about year-round, but especially when the holiday season is upon us! We all want to ensure the cookies we make stay as...
Read MoreWhen people start making decorated sugar cookies, they tend to think “sugar, eggs, butter, cookie cutters…this shouldn’t be too expensive”. And if you are a hobby baker, you can keep your investment lower, depending on...
Read MoreHey Besties! Today we’re going dish on some royal icing coloring tips! Sometimes when I go to my local bakery supply store, I just have to smile at all the coloring options we have! Well,...
Read MoreHey Besties! If you decorate sugar cookies, you’re inevitably dealt with royal icing craters…ugh, the dreaded craters! It is incredibly frustrating when you’ve worked so hard on your cookies only for the icing to collapse...
Read MoreHey Besties! It’s a common question in our cookie decorating world. Can you freeze cookies with royal icing? And the answer is YES, absolutely! And there are actually many reasons why you may want or...
Read MoreHey Besties! We all grew up with vanilla extract in the pantry and used it as a staple in all baked goods. With good reason, vanilla extract smells and tastes amazing! But did you know...
Read MoreHey Besties! Today I’m providing some additional beginner-friendly design ideas for Valentine’s Day sugar cookies. This time, my focus was to help address those who struggle, or are working on, perfecting their outlining. This is...
Read MoreHey there! If you’re looking for a fun new twist for your family friends or customers, Paint-Your-Own cookie stenciling is definitely something to consider! People of all ages love painting their own cookie before enjoying....
Read MoreHey Besties! Once you’ve learned how to flood your cookies, I highly suggest trying some wet on wet cookie decorating techniques! There are endless design options using wet on wet techniques and its really good...
Read MoreHey Besties! As a follow-up to the Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Cards post from earlier this week, I created a quick tutorial to show exactly how I stenciled the lettering. Personally, I LOVE cookie stenciling;...
Read MoreHey Besties! Raise your hand if you’ve dreaded making cutout cookies before?! Or when you cut out fun shapes only to open the oven and see they’ve all morphed into blobs? Been there! Well look...
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