How To Decorate Cookies Like A Professional

How To Decorate Cookies with Icing: The Easiest Method

WebDec 13, 2023 · Tips for Decorating Cookies with Icing. Cool your cookies completely. Make sure your cookies are completely cool before you start decorating or the icing will …

1. Clear some counter space. Iced cookies need at least 24 hours to dry, so clear a good amount of counter space or table space where you can ice the cookies and leave them undisturbed. Cover the counter with parchment paper.
2. Arrange the cookies for icing. Let fresh-baked cookies cool completely, then arrange all your cookies over the parchment paper. You might find it helpful to leave a small workspace clear in front of you where you can move each cookie as you're working on it.
3. Prepare the border icing. Place the powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of milk or water for the border icing in a medium bowl and stir together with a spoon or a fork until smooth. It should be quite thick, and if you drizzle a little from your spoon, the ribbon should hold for a few seconds before melting back into the icing. This border icing should be just thick enough to pour easily. If desired, add food coloring to this border icing now.
4. Transfer the border icing to a squeeze bottle. Insert a small funnel into the mouth of a squeeze bottle. Spoon some of the border icing into the funnel and let it drip into the bottle. Since this icing is so thick, it can be difficult to get it to drop into the bottle — you can squeeze the bottle to suction the icing and start it flowing. If it still won't start flowing, add more milk or water one teaspoon at a time until just barely thin enough to pour (be careful of adding too much or else the border icing will pool instead of maintaining a border). Once flowing, it can still take a few minutes for all the icing to funnel into the bottle. Prepare your flood icing while you wait.

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