Cookie Countess Blog

This icing recipe has great strawberry flavor, a beautiful muted pink color, and the versatility of a standard royal icing!

We've got good news for you: macarons are not as hard as people say they are. They get their diva reputation because they require precise measurements but in reality, they're a treat that accessible to any baker. With a little prep work, and...

How to make an easy Fourth of July cake that travels well! This cake is perfect for bringing to a party. This Red, White and Blue Bundt Cake only takes a few minutes of prep time plus baking. Decorate it with sprinkles (as...

Dreams do come true! There IS a way to get chocolate flavored royal icing for your cookies, but it takes a little trial and error. So we spent some quality (and chocolatey) time in our test kitchen to find out...

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 OR 2 dozen 2" cookies. Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (You can substitute with 1 cup vegetable shortening)1 cup dark brown sugar1/2 cup unsulfured...

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...

One of the side effects of being “the mom who bakes” is that people think I am baking 24/7, even during the Coronapocalypse. My parish priest actually just sent an email to check in on me and the kids (sweetest...

Selected your Sugar Stamp? It's time to whisk, bake and enjoy the result! Just 3 household ingredients and a few simple steps. Ingredients (conversions are in parenthesis) 4 egg whites (approximately 125 grams / 4.4 ounces) 250 grams sugar (1 and...