Having smooth cookie tops is important if you plan to decorate with royal icing. Wenk likes to run an offset spatula along the tops of the cookies as soon as they come out of the oven. She explains ...

The holidays are about more than gifts and gatherings—they’re about time spent together, laughter in the kitchen, and the ...

There are so many moments that make the holiday season a special time of year. From gathering with loved ones, decorating the house and trimming the tree, to baking up a storm, the holidays are ripe ...

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 ...

Instructions: Whisk powdered sugar and powdered egg whites in a large bowl to blend. Whisk in extract, if using, and water. If necessary, blend in more water or powdered sugar to reach desired ...