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Royal Icing Recipe for Decorating Cookies

This royal icing recipe creates a smooth, glossy finish perfect for cookie decorating, outlining, and flooding. Learn the best icing consistency tips and how to use Americolor food coloring for vibrant, professional-looking designs.
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Roll-Out Sugar Cookie Recipe

This no-spread roll-out sugar cookie recipe holds its shape perfectly, making it ideal for decorated cookies. With a buttery flavor and soft texture, it’s the best dough for holiday cookies, custom orders, and royal icing designs.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Roll-Out Recipe

Enjoy the classic taste of chocolate chip cookies in a dough that holds its shape for cookie decorating. This roll-out recipe bakes soft, flavorful cookies with crisp edges—perfect for cut-out cookies and royal icing designs.
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Decorate a Cute Easter Lamb CookieDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a Cute Easter Lamb Cookie

Spring is the perfect time to try your hand at cookie decorating, and what better way to start than with an adorable Easter lamb cookie? This sweet design features a fluffy lamb sitting with its little hooves out, making it a charming addition to any Easter cookie set.

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Decorate Cute Valentine's Pun Cookie Sets- Otter and PickleDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate Cute Valentine's Pun Cookie Sets- Otter and Pickle

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to share a little sweetness with a side of humor! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to decorate two adorable Valentine’s pun cookie sets: an otter cookie with a heart that says, “There’s no OTTER like you,” and a pickle cookie paired with a heart that says, “You PICKLE my FANCY.”

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Decorate a Penguin Cookie Platter for Valentine's DayDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a Penguin Cookie Platter for Valentine's Day

This penguin cookie platter is sure to melt hearts! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create an adorable penguin cookie holding a heart, complete with a playful centerpiece featuring the pun “You’re the coolest!”

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Decorate a Christmas Tree Farm Truck Cookie SetDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a Christmas Tree Farm Truck Cookie Set

Our Christmas Tree Farm Truck cookie set is perfect for the holiday season! This two-piece cookie design features a classic truck with a Christmas tree in the bed, bringing nostalgic charm to your cookie creations.

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Decorate a Gingerbread Cookie Village for ChristmasDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a Gingerbread Cookie Village for Christmas

In this step-by-step tutorial, we'll show you how to decorate a 4-piece cookie set featuring four unique gingerbread house designs. Using simple techniques and royal icing transfers, we’ll make the decorating process fun and approachable for decorators of all skill levels.

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Decorate a Santa in a Chimney Cookie Set for ChristmasDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a Santa in a Chimney Cookie Set for Christmas

Add a touch of humor to your Christmas cookie decorating with this adorable Santa in a Chimney cookie set! Perfect for both beginners and experienced decorators, this two-piece set captures the festive spirit with Santa’s boots hilariously sticking out of the chimney.

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Decorate a We Wish You a Merry Christmas Tree Cookie SetDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a We Wish You a Merry Christmas Tree Cookie Set

In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through decorating a two-piece cookie set designed to form a charming Christmas tree, complete with the phrase “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” elegantly stenciled across the pieces. Whether you’re a seasoned cookie decorator or just starting out, this project is perfect for adding a personalized, professional touch to your holiday treats.

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Decorate a Christmas String Lights Cookie PlatterDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a Christmas String Lights Cookie Platter

If you’re looking to create a show-stopping Christmas cookie platter, our string lights platter tutorial will guide you through each step to bring the magic of holiday lights to life—cookie-style! Perfect for cookie decorators or beginners eager to learn, this project involves decorating a series of cookies that, when arranged together, form a connected string of colorful Christmas lights.

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Mike Tamplin

Hey, I’m Mike Tamplin! Co-founder and Cookie Designer of Semi Sweet Designs. My mission is to inspire bakers to create incredible cookies and even turn their passion into a business. At Semi Sweet Designs, we craft durable, fun tools for cookie decorators and bakers, along with merch that celebrates the baking community. Let’s make something sweet!

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