Recipes and Tutorials

Royal icing (sometimes abbreviated to RI) is one specific type of icing that's used for cookies. What makes it different than buttercream or "frosting" is that royal icing hardens as it dries, so the people delighting in your cookies will...

We did a little experimenting in the CCHQ kitchen this week! For everyone who is rushing around this holiday season, we have a minimal spread quick sugar cookie hack for you!  We are all looking for extra time during the...

Gingerbread House Cookie Recipe Yield: Makes two 6 x 6 inch houses from our Gingerbread House Kit. Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (You can substitute with 1 cup vegetable shortening)1 cup dark brown sugar1/2 cup unsulfured molasses2 large eggs1/3 cup...

Decorated gingerbread houses are a timeless tradition enjoyed by all ages! At The Cookie Countess we have long offered “Paint Your Own” gingerbread house stencils for single cookies. But this year we decided to take it to a whole new...

Here's my favorite chocolate cookie recipe! 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup salted butter, softened 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup cocoa powder - try Genie's Dream Cocoa No 3 Ultra!  1/4 teaspoon baking powder...

Here's my favorite sugar cookie recipe!  2 cups granulated sugar 2 Cups (4 sticks) salted butter, softened 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla zest of one large, or two small, lemons (optional - but awesome!) 6 cups flour Using a...

This is my all time favorite royal icing recipe! This recipe uses 2 lbs of confectioners sugar - but you mix in 1lb at a time. If you buy a 2lb bag just eyeball half the bag. This recipe also...

Have a Cookie Countess Airbrush machine, or thinking about buying one? The videos below of lots of great info!   Visit and subscribe to The Cookie Countess YouTube channel!   The below video shows our 2017 system, with the moisture trap, and...

"Tipless" piping bags are a recent trend in cookie decorating that is here to stay! But what are they? Basically they are a thin, disposable pastry bag that has very little seam, and a finished point, so you are able to...

Have you been wanting to make cookies with flower accents, but didn't know where to start? Start here! I'll show you how easy it it to add trendy flower accents to your cookies.   Product links: Decorating tips  Gel colors (Coral...

Curious about our new product Sweet Stamp? It's never been easier and prettier to apply personalized messages to your cookies, cakes or cupcake toppers. With SWEET STAMP by AmyCakes you can easily emboss your message or name then paint. No...

You made a great decision in purchasing a Cookie Countess airbrush system! For a full User Guide and Troubleshooting Guide, visit this page! This video will explain how to set-up and operate your system, as well as cleaning and troubleshooting...