Product Recommendations

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As a home baker, having the right tools is critical to your success! My product recommendations are only products I’ve used myself or can stand by for my Besties!

You can always shop all of the products I use myself and I recommend in my Amazon shop HERE!

Baking Help ➤ February 13, 2022

Everything You Need to Know about Emulsions, Extracts and Super Flavors

Hey 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…

Cookies ➤ April 23, 2023

Watch & Learn: How To Make Photo Cookies

Hey Besties! Since sharing my recent posts featuring photo cookies, HERE and HERE, I’m getting all kinds of requests for more guidance and ideas! So, I whipped up another set, made for Mother’s Day and…

Beginner Decorators ➤ May 1, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Using a Dehydrator for Cookies

Hey 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…

Cookies ➤ March 8, 2023

Easy Cookie Platter Packaging for Beauty and Freshness

Hey Besties! Today we are tackling the easiest way to master cookie platter packaging to present your cookies beautifully and stay fresh! Honestly, this has been a post I’ve been wanting to share for a…

Cookies ➤ April 6, 2023

The Best Printable Edible Paper, Printer and Supplies

Hey Besties! This post has been in the works for a long time and I’m so excited to share the best printable edible paper, printer and other supplies needed to take your baked goods to…

Cookies ➤ July 2, 2023

The Ultimate Meringue Powder Showdown

Hey besties! I’m excited to share the results from our first ever meringue powder showdown with you! And you may be asking, “Bestie, what the heck is a meringue powder showdown?” And to that I…

Beginner Decorators ➤ October 15, 2023

Learn Exactly How To Use The Best Projector for Cookie Decorating

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…

Cookies ➤ July 24, 2023

A Pretty Way to Put a Signature on Your Beautiful Cookies

Hey Besties! What started out as a little baking experiment has turned into something I’m so excited to share with you! I never thought I’d be so excited about something like this but here we…

Beginner Decorators ➤ November 10, 2023

How To Use Embossed Parchment Paper For Unique Cookie Designs

Hey Besties! I’ve received MANY requests for a tutorial on how to use embossed parchment paper for your cookie decorating, so here we are! I’m sharing my favorite source with the best selection of embossed…

Beginner Decorators ➤ September 17, 2023

What Do You Need For Cookie Decorating Supplies?

So 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…

Cookies ➤ October 12, 2023

The Most Beautiful Metallic Edible markers & Paints

Hey Besties! I’m so excited to share one of my new FAVORITE products! As decorators, we’re always looking for the best and easiest ways to add beautiful sparkle and metallic accents to our creations. And…

Beginner Decorators ➤ October 30, 2023

Watch & Learn: The Best Stencil Holder For Cookie Decorating

Hey Besties! I’m so excited to be sharing a full review of the best stencil holder for cookie decorating! I ADORE stenciling since it is one of the easiest ways to add beautiful designs, patterns,…

Baking Essentials

THESE cookie sheets are great quality and arguably the most popular amongst cookiers for good reason!

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Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Half Sheet, 2 Count (Pack of 1), Silver

One of the most popular cookie sheets for cookie decorators!

I Love THESE cooling racks which collapse for easy storage! And trust me, you can never have enough cooling racks!

Wilton 3-Tier Folding Cooling Grid – Cool Dozens of Cookies or Treats on an Expandable Cooling Rack, Collapse for Easy Storage, 10 x 16-Inch

Cool or store dozens of cookies, cupcakes, muffins, tarts, fresh pasta or more on this flexible rack

If there is one tool that I LOVE and would buy a thousand times over, it’s THIS rolling pin! This baby does the math for you when you’re rolling out your cookies to ensure they are the perfect thickness you want, consistent and perfectly flat!

Joseph Joseph PrecisionPin Baking Adjustable Rolling Pin – Consistent and Even Dough Thickness for Perfect Baking Results, Multicolor

Could never live without!

You will definitely use a lot of spatulas in the process of making icing, separating in bowls, coloring, bagging and much more. You will find that certain sizes and shapes will make things more efficient and helpful. THIS set includes great shapes and fun colors!

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HOTEC Food Grade Silicone Rubber Spatula Set for Baking, Cooking, and Mixing High Heat Resistant Non Stick Dishwasher Safe BPA-Free Multicolor Set of 5

[ HIGH QUALITY ] : 100% made in Food Grade Silicone Material. Low Carbon and Environmentally Friendly Non-toxic, lead free Odourless. Smooth flexible thin edges, No scratches, No damage for your pots and pans.

THIS spatula is designed for moving cookies and that makes a difference. It gives you the angle, flexibility and glide that you’ll appreciate.

OXO Good Grips Silicone Cookie Spatula, Gray, 3 inches

Spatula is the ideal size for lifting cookies from cookie sheet

Decorating Essentials

THESE have always treated me well. I prefer tipless bags which give you more freedom and versatility to use them in many different ways. And SURPRISE, you can still use tips with them! And BONUS, these bags come with a scribe!

Weetiee Tipless Piping Bags – 100pcs 12-Inch Disposable Piping Pastry Bag for Royal Icing/Cookies Decorating – Best Frosting Icing Bags Cookie/Cake Decorating Tools – Bonus 2 Clips &1 Scriber Needle

The only decorating bags we use for our cookies!

HERE is the ChefMaster set I recommend starting with for gel food coloring. Most bakers use ChefMaster or AmeriColor, but I’ve never been able to justify the higher price of AmeriColor and get amazing results with ChefMaster!

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Chefmaster – Liqua-Gel Food Coloring – Fade Resistant Food Coloring – 12 Pack – Vibrant, Eye-Catching Colors, Easy-To-Blend Formula, Fade-Resistant

QUALITY YOU CAN SEE: Our high quality liqua-gel food colorings are true-to-shade and add vibrant, fade-resistant color to your desserts without altering the taste, texture or consistency of the final product.

You will use edible markers endlessly for various decorating. I love THIS set which is a great price, many colors and gives you two different marker tips sizes on either end of each marker.

Food coloring Pens, 11Pcs Double Sided Food Grade and Edible Marker,Gourmet Writers for Decorating Fondant,Cakes, Cookies, Frosting, Easter Eggs, Thick Tip and Fine Tip, 10 Colors, by Edibleink

11PCS Pens With 2pcs Black Color Inside!

Looking for Paint-Your-Own Cookie stencils, palettes and more in order to offer these fun products? Visit The Cookie Countess PYO page HERE for everything you need! If you need guidance on making PYO cookies, go HERE!

Looking for fun stencils for all your cookies? The Cookie Countess and Baked Art Stencils are my go-to sources!

If you’re looking to speed up the process of cookie decorating, while greatly improving your icing, THIS dehydrator will be life-changing! You can learn all the benefits along with exactly how to sue a dehydrator for decorating HERE!

Gourmia GFD1680 Countertop Electric Food Dehydrator – 6 Drying Trays – Digital Countdown Timer – Preset Temperature Settings – Recipe Book Included, Black

Another tool we could never decorate cookies without!

Baking Key Ingredients

I’ve tried several different brands of meringue powder and always come back to Genie’s Dream, which you can get HERE. If you’d like to see exactly how Genie’s Dream stacks up against Wilton, check out our meringue powder showdown HERE!

Genie’s Dream Premium Meringue Powder, 16oz (1lb) pouch

The only meringue powder we use for all of our cookies!

I LOVE these cookie bags and they are all we use! You can use them with the self-seal or heat seal! THESE are perfect!

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200ct Clear Plastic Bags 4x6-1.4 mils Thick Self Sealing OPP Cello Bags for Bakery Cookies Goodies Favor Decorative Wrappers (4'' x 6'')

200ct Clear Plastic Bags 4×6-1.4 mils Thick Self Sealing OPP Cello Bags for Bakery Cookies Goodies Favor Decorative Wrappers (4” x 6”)

The only bags we use for our cookies! Use them self-sealing or heat sealing! They don’t stick to the icing like so many others do!

When you are ready to start heat-sealing your cookies, THIS is the go-to heat-sealer we use and love!

METRONIC Impulse Sealer 8 inch, Manual Heat Sealer Machine for Plastic Bags, Shrink Wrap Bag Sealers Heavy Duty Sealing Machine With Repair Kit (Blue)

The heat sealer we use for ALL of our cookies!

If you have a cookie platter or large amount of cookies that you want to present in style, THESE boxes are my favorite! They are high-quality, look so professional and the window really helps showcase your goods!

CHERRY 15-Pack 12″x12″x3″White Bakery Boxes with PVC Window for Pie and Cookies Boxes Large Natural Paper Box,Pack of 15

The best boxes we’ve encountered! Quality is amazing, sturdy and beautiful!

Ready to Up Your Game?

Another GAME CHANGER when it comes to decorating cookies, cupcakes and cakes, is an airbrush. This opens a world of options to really add dimension and all kinds of cool designs to your treats. THIS is a popular airbrush system that many cookiers love!

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U.S. Cake Supply – Complete Cake Decorating Airbrush Kit with a Full Selection of 12 Vivid Airbrush Food Colors – Decorate Cakes, Cupcakes, Cookies & Desserts

Contains Everything You Need: Our kit contains everything you need to start creating edible masterpieces using your own personal touch! Kit includes a professional precision airbrush, air compressor with 3 air flow settings, 12 eye-catching vibrant U.S. Cake Supply airbrush food colors, detailed user guide manual with airbrushing tips and design techniques.

When you are ready to truly level up your decorating, a projector will open up a whole new world! THIS is the projector I use (along with many other decorators) and LOVE! HERE is a whole post about this projector, recommended stands, ways to mount and how to use!

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KODAK Luma 150 Ultra Mini Pocket Pico Projector – Built in Rechargeable Battery & Speaker, 1080P Support Portable Wireless LED DLP Movie & Video Travel Projector, connects to iPhone and Android

The projector we use with every cookie set! It’s the most popular among cookie decorators for good reason!

A phone or projector stand is not the sexiest purchase, but it’s definitely something that makes your life a lot easier. Whether using it with a projector or to make videos, THIS is the stand I use and adore.

ARKON Mounts – Overhead Phone Mount – Versatile Solution for Artists, and Nail Art – Sturdy and Stable Design with 360-Degree Adjustability – Ideal for Video Recording, Vlogging, Cooking, and Drawing

The sturdy mount loved by cookie and cake decorators!

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As a home baker, having the right tools is critical to your success! My product recommendations are only products I’ve used myself or can stand by for my Besties!

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