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 ...

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 ...

Ice cookies like a pro with this easy-to-follow recipe and tips from Angie Tucker and Christin Kubasko of Southern Sugar Bakery in Raleigh, North Carolina: The icing (used for the base layer) should ...

A lovely cookie, personalized with royal icing, is a detail your guests won't soon forget. Technique tip: I won't lie, this recipe takes practice and it's not as easy as it looks. I suggest trying ...

In a medium bowl, beat the egg white at medium speed until foamy. Add the confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating between additions, until the sugar is completely incorporated. Add the water ...