The Basics

How to Make Picture-Perfect Cookies

February 7, 2013

Would you believe that these two cookies are from the same dough? It’s true! We all want cookies that are tasty. That’s a given. But, wouldn’t it be nice to make beautiful, bakery-worthy cookies too? It’s easier than you think! I’ll show you a couple of tricks that will transform any cookie into a thing [...]

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Royal Icing Transfers Tutorial

July 6, 2012

I use royal icing transfers A LOT. Like here: Or here: And, even here: Royal icing transfers can be pretty awesome. They allow a beginner to copy a design quite easily. But, they’re fragile and take a bit of work. I think they’re worth it though! I’ve mentioned them before, but I wanted to create [...]

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5 Baking Tools I Can’t Live Without

February 24, 2012

***Before launching into today’s wonderful post, I wanted to let everyone know that I am out of town (out of the state, actually) for a conference for my “real” job. I may be unable to approve and/or reply to comments right away. Thanks for your patience! Now, back to our regularly scheduled blogging…*** Beyond cookie [...]

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Cookie Lingo

February 10, 2012

Confused by “couplers”? Befuddled by “boo-boo stick”? Perplexed by “pastry bag”? This guide will help!

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What You Really Need Know: Sugar Cookie Basics

January 22, 2012

I have to admit that I found decorating sugar cookies to be a bit intimidating at first. It can be a complicated, multi-step process and most people wouldn’t have the needed supplies on hand. New bakers have a tendency to get caught up in perfection – you have to find the perfect sugar cookie recipe, [...]

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