If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The key to making these edible works of art is royal icing, the glossy mix of meringue powder, powdered ...

To start, you’ll need an electric mixer of some sort—either a handheld mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk ...

Nicole Hopper is a recipe tester and developer based in Birmingham, Alabama. If you ever wondered what the secret is to perfectly frosted cut-out sugar cookies, we’ll fill you in: royal icing. This ...

Royal icing is the go-to stuff for picture-perfect sugar cookies, because it makes a neat, hard and glossy finish that professional bakers and home chefs love. This icing is rich and thick and may ...

Sweeten your holiday celebration with festive Thanksgiving cookies that are as adorable as they are delicious! Cookies are the perfect treat to share with family and friends, whether you’re serving ...

These cookies are designed to be holiday showstoppers, decorated on every surface with colorful icing, sanding sugar, and candies. Each cookie begins with the same sugar cookie dough and a printable ...