One of the greatest pleasures of the season is decorating Christmas cookies with a perfect royal icing: a technique that transforms simple cookies into edible works of art. Royal icing ...

There are a few different types of icing out there, and what type is used depends on what's being decorated. When it comes to cookies, most bakers opt for royal icing, which is made with egg whites, ...

The Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center is hosting its first community cookie decorating class on Feb. 13 from 6 to 7 ...

After creating wedding cakes for her three daughters, and countless birthday and anniversary cakes for friends and relatives, Cindy Funk thought that creating a gingerbread ...

Royal icing needs to be used in conjunction with almond paste (marzipan) to achieve a perfectly flat finish. Elaborate decorative effects are then added using specialist decorating tools such as ...

Royal icing lends regal beauty to the grandest cakes and humblest baked goods. But does it have any connection to royalty? Read on to find out.

When decorating gingerbread cookies, you can make them as simple or intricate as you like. Use royal icing to pipe outlines, faces and festive details onto the gingerbread men. Add colorful ...

Five simple steps for how to cover your cake in marzipan and royal icing ... flat and smooth using a clean ruler or icing spreader. Leave to dry before decorating with Christmas ornaments.