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

To cover the cookies in a solid sheet of icing, start by positioning the piping tip at least three-eighths of an inch from ...

For many of us, gingerbread houses are as much a part of Christmas as decorated trees and candy canes. Whereas some people vary the traditional ski chalet or wood cabin by turning their gingerbread ...

1 1/2 c. For the cookies: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and orange zest. Beat on medium speed until smooth, then add the eggs ...

The holidays are all about sharing treats but that doesn’t mean you need to spend a lot to do it. With a few simple ...

SAN ANTONIO — Instructions: Using a mixer, beat egg whites, powdered sugar and cream of tartar, if using, on low speed until mixture thickens. Then beat on high until it forms stiff peaks and the ...

Note: Most royal icing recipes use raw egg whites, but the dried egg white powder in this recipe is a salmonella-safe option. If you wish, substitute 3 egg whites, or the equivalent in pasteurized egg ...

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 ...