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...

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...

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...

"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? I'll show you how easy it it to add trendy flower accents to your cookies. Product links: Decorating tips Gel icing colors Diagonal Wide...

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...

These colorful autumn leaves cookies are easy and delicious! Dipping cookies is a great way to ice cookies, and kids love it! Gingerbread Roll Out Cookies If gingerbread is not your cookie of choice, these would also work with sugar...

Here's my favorite sugar cookie recipe!  2 cups granulated sugar 2 Cups (4 sticks) salted butter, softened 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon your flavoring of choice. I like to add the zest of one large lemon, but we...