Let's Get Started with Cookie Decorating

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Keep calm, and practice on

We all know that learning a new skill can take time, especially when it includes crisp lines and lettering. But have no fear! With a bit of patience and practice, you can pipe your way to beautiful fall cookies. Remember, a cracked cookie can easily be glued together with a bit of royal icing...once decorated, no one will be the wiser. ;)

Icing Consistencies

Consistency is key when it comes to your royal icing. Achieving that coveted “puffy” icing begins in the mixing stage. Many common icing issues can be fixed with this guide:

Detail - toothpaste consistency

Flood - 10-15 second icing

Hybrid - 20-25 second icing

The seconds refer to the amount of time it should take for your icing to smooth back out after you scrape your spatula through it (so that the peaks created by your spatula are gone).

When to go tipless!

Tipless piping bags are a trend that we know and love. An easy way to gain control of your cookie decorating is to use a tipless bag! By using this type of bag and cutting the tip to your desired size, you’ll have the versatility to achieve both flooding and super detailed line work.

Take it easy

Like any skill, cookie decorating takes time. Depending on how intricate your design is, a single cookie can take 30 minutes to an hour. Part of the pay off is enjoying the process! When you’ve achieved that perfect fall design, it’ll make all the difference. So be sure to slow it down and take your time to really get the most out of your sugar cookies.

Tools can make or break your cookies

When you decide to begin your cookie decorating journey, an important step is getting the basic tools that will really make a difference in your decorating. Here are some of the tools you may need:

Penblade - a super sharp knife that makes hand cut and intricate cookies a dream.

Bamboo Stick - a dual purpose tool perfect for lifting out those finer fall details once you’ve cut your dough, and moving your royal icing around.

Tipless Piping Bags - a total game changer that’ll allow for more control and finer details.

🍂🍁 LET’S GET DECORATING: FALL EDITION 🍁🍂

Are you ready to create the sugar cookies of your dreams? How To Cookie It, vol 3, is here! Learn foundational cookie decorating skills in our new Fall Cookies Activity Bundle, from cookie expert Megan @downtowndoughto.

Inside this activity bundle, you’ll find everything you need to get started with decorating, including:

8 unique cookie designs
Tips for turning basic cutter shapes into dimensional works of art
How to master your fine linework details
Tips for getting perfectly puffy icing
Step-by-step instructions for lettering without a projector
Illustrated guides to walk you through the process from start to finish

Click here to check it out