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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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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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Decorating Robot Cookies for Valentine's DayDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorating Robot Cookies for Valentine's Day

Get ready to add a bit of tech-savvy charm into your Valentine's Day celebrations with our adorable robot decorated cookie tutorial! Whether you're a baking beginner or a seasoned pro, this easy design will have you creating cookies that say "You Compute Me" and "My Heart Beeps For You" in no time.

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

Elevate your Valentine's Day celebration with a touch of sweetness as we guide you through the art of decorating a bee cookie platter using royal icing.

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Decorating Love Bird Cookies for Valentine's DayDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorating Love Bird Cookies for Valentine's Day

This Valentine's Day, celebrating the occasion with our beginner-friendly tutorial on creating adorable love bird cookies. Perfect for both novices and seasoned bakers, these charming treats are easy to make with just a few steps of cookie decorating.

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Decorate a Love Potion Cookie Set for Valentine's DayDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a Love Potion Cookie Set for Valentine's Day

In this post, I'll walk you through a few simple steps to turn ordinary cookies into charming Valentine creations. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this tutorial is crafted to make the decorating process enjoyable and accessible.

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

Learn how to transform a simple rose-themed cookie platter into a stunning centerpiece using royal icing. All the essential tools, including our new rose platter cookie cutter set and "Happy Valentine's Day" stencil, can be found in my shop. Let's dive into this step-by-step guide and create a sweet display that will delight your loved ones.

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Decorate a Polar Bear Cookie Set for ChristmasDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a Polar Bear Cookie Set for Christmas

If you're looking for a winter-themed cookie set this Christmas, I've got just the cookies for you! In this post, I'll show you how to turn plain cookies into cute scarf-wearing polar bears and mittens with a special saying using royal icing. It's super easy—minimal details for the polar bear and a handy stencil for the mittens.

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Decorate a Gingerbread House Cookie Set for ChristmasDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a Gingerbread House Cookie Set for Christmas

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to embrace the festive spirit than by indulging in a classic Christmas tradition – decorating a gingerbread house! If the idea of creating an elaborate gingerbread house feels a bit overwhelming, I got you. I designed this cookie set for simplicity without compromising the magic.

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Decorating a Minimalist Nativity Cookie Set for ChristmasDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorating a Minimalist Nativity Cookie Set for Christmas

This Christmas, elevate your festivities by decorating a Nativity Cookie Set featuring Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and an angel. In this guide, we'll keep things delightfully uncomplicated, using royal icing to bring a touch of magic to your cookies.

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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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