Cookie Countess Blog

Sparkle Smarter: The Best Way to Use Edible Glitter on Cookies

Edible glitter: the cockroach of the crafting world. Once it’s there, it’s never going away, no matter what you do. This world will go through another...

Sarah Mills

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Black Airbrush Color and Edible Marker: Why Aren't They Coming Out Black?

Have you ever used a black edible marker, only to come back a couple of days later and see that your nice black lines look...

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How to Use Sprinkle Stencils

I generally don't use sprinkles on my decorated cookies all that frequently, because I always struggle to find the shapes I need in the colors...

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Free Downloads & Resources

Here is where you can find all of the digital download freebies and links we've shared on social media. If you can't find what you're...

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How to Get Your Royal Icing to Dry Shiny

One of the top questions I see posted in cookie groups all the time is “why are my iced cookies drying matte, and how can...

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Last Minute Valentine’s Cookies: Minimalist Design, Max Impact

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner?!  How did that sneak up on us?!  Well, it may be too late to special order any custom...

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Strawberry Royal Icing

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

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Brush Embroidery with Royal Icing

If you like watching cookie-decorating videos, then chances are pretty good that you have seen brush embroidery designs come across your screen at some point...

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Preventing Air Bubbles in your Royal Icing

Air Bubbles in Royal Icing: Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?? Anyone who has ever flooded a cookie has likely run into the dreaded air bubble. It is a flaw...

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Cream Cheese Royal Icing Recipe

How to make cream cheese flavored royal icing that dries firm to the touch. Cream cheese royal icing is a great addition to Red Velvet...

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Royal Icing Storage Tips and Timeframes

Any cookier who uses royal icing* knows that you very rarely have NO icing leftover at the end of a project (if you are consistently...

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How to Use 3D Parchment Paper: Tricks for Royal Icing

Parchment texture sheets are a fun way to add dimension and designs to your cookies. They come in dozens of styles for every occasion (shop...

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