Chill out: Don't rush the dough refrigeration; it's critical for firming and hydrating the dough. Shortening this step can lead to flat cookies with a less-than-ideal texture. (You should also chill ...

Let the cookies set up at room temperature on the baking rack for about 15 to 20 minutes or until they are dry to the touch.

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Decorated cut-out sugar cookies can be stacked in an airtight container with parchment paper between each layer and stored at room temperature for up to one week. It’s best not to freeze decorated ...

When Bridget Edwards first tried her hand at decorating sugar cookies, she was trying to re-create treats her former corporate employer provided for meetings. "I worked for Delta, and they always had ...

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 ...

When pressing the dough portions, slightly wet the bottom of a glass or measuring cup, then dip into a shallow bowl of sugar ...

You can learn to do just about anything on YouTube — and after drooling over one too many Instagram photos of perfectly decorated holiday cookies, I'm now dedicated to making my own. From piping ...

Long frustrated by sugar cookies that lose their shape, columnist Andrea McCoy revisits the classic treat and discovers an ...