How to make taupe royal icing

Did you know you can make chocolate royal icing? Yes, you can and it’s just as easy as making your typical “vanilla” royal icing.

In the last week or two it seems like I've made a ton of cookies...or maybe not. In any case, whether I make 2 dozen or ten, it always seems like I end up a

I'm back and ready to mix some colors . . . WHOO HOO!!! Awhile back, (which seems like FOREVER ago) I talked about using the color bias trick to avoid mixing muddy colors. Well, this time we are going to learn to mix muddy colors. Yeah, that is right . . . on purpose! Mixing two complementary colors together will create a neutral color. The color wheel (below) shows the colors that are complementary to each other. Even though we are playing with mud today, the color bias theory will still…

Royal icing looks pretty, but it tastes.... less than great. Amanda Henneman shares how to make a cookie glaze that tastes good and is perfect for decorating.

Make the perfect Royal Icing every time with this amazing Royal Icing with Meringue Powder recipe! Perfect for cookies, cakes, and all of your baking needs!

How to get those fancy fonts on your cookies even if you have terrible hand writing.

Have you ever received a beautifully decorated sugar cookie only to find when you take a bite that you might break your teeth? Yeah, me too. This expectation is usually what gives customers pause when purchasing these fancy cookies. By using this recipe, you never have to worry. It dries hard enough to stack and bag the cookies, but has a softer bite than regular royal icing.Is it as soft as buttercream or glaze? No. It still is "crunchy" but its a soft crunch? It's hard to explain, but it