Read the original article on Purewow. Unlike traditional frostings, royal icing has a more liquid-like consistency and dries to a hardened state, almost like candy. It’s key for creating detailed ...

Royal icing for cookie decorating is the secret weapon of cake decorators and cookie artists everywhere. This simple yet versatile icing creates a smooth, hard finish that's perfect for piping ...

There’s something weirdly satisfying about watching royal icing flow across a cookie like shiny sugar lava — right before it ...

Aim to roll sugar cookie dough to a 1/4-inch thickness for cookies that bake evenly and are sturdy enough to decorate. Always chill sugar cookie dough before baking to enhance flavor, texture, and ...

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 ...

Ice cookies like a pro with this easy-to-follow recipe and tips from Angie Tucker and Christin Kubasko of Southern Sugar Bakery in Raleigh, North Carolina: The icing (used for the base layer) should ...

Everyone’s suddenly an artist during the holiday season and the allure of decorating sugar cookies (or trying to, at least) never fades. Seasoned pros and stick-figure drawers alike will appreciate ...