Recipes and Tutorials

Cookies play a role in our celebrations all over the world, and can be a fun way to explore different cultures. When you think of Germany's Oktoberfest, I'm sure pretzels and beer come to mind. However, there's another special treat...

Hi everyone, Katie here! We LOVE Halloween here at CCHQ (Cookie Countess Headquarters). We love the fun, the creepiness, the candy, and the creativity!  Halloween 2020 will certainly be different this year, but that doesn't mean you and your family or friends can't...

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...

Yes, you can freeze cookies! However, it's important that you freeze them at the right stage of baking and icing, and know how to properly defrost them. Always experiment first. Your freezer or cookie recipe may vary from the ones...

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 doubles...

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...

With a little practice you can be an expert at cookie stenciling! In this video I will show you how to use a cookie stencil using a stencil frame or a simple set of magnets. I'll also show you a...

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...

One of the questions we get asked a lot at The Cookie Countess, is how to best package Paint Your Own (PYO) cookies with our ready made paint palettes. Well, we have the answer! We sell a few products that...