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

Martha's foolproof technique for dipping cookies in royal icing then embellishing yields beautiful results. Use her tried-and-tested sugar cookie recipe to make cookies to decorate with one or all ...

Aim to roll sugar cookie dough to a 1/4-inch thickness for cookies that bake evenly and are sturdy enough to decorate. Always chill sugar cookie dough before baking to enhance flavor, texture, and ...

With her buoyant personality, Ruthie Dexter is fun to be around any time—but folks really cozy up around the holidays when she brings out her homemade cookies. She shares her best cookie frosting tips ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The key to making these edible works of art is royal icing, the glossy mix of meringue powder, powdered ...

Q: When is the best time to give a party during the holiday season? A: December is the most festive month of the year, which means there are many activities competing for everyone’s time. The first ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... If one person on the planet got to hold the title of “most obsessed with cookie decorating,” Monica Signer would volunteer to be that person. Susan ...

'Tis the time of year when amateur and professional bakers alike strut their culinary skills for the holiday party. But not even the simplest recipe or glossiest magazine photo spread can prevent an ...

This year has brought with it a list—a novel, really—of questions parents never expected to have to ask themselves. A big one at front of mind right now: Can my kid go trick-or-treating? Should they?