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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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Best Cut-Out Sugar Cookie Recipe for Cookie Decorating

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 Cut-Out Cookie Recipe for Cookie Decorating

Enjoy the classic taste of chocolate chip cookies in a dough that holds its shape for cookie decorating. This cut-out recipe bakes soft, flavorful cookies with crisp edges—perfect for cut-out cookies and royal icing designs.
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Decorate a Ghost & Candy Corn Cookie Platter for HalloweenDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a Ghost & Candy Corn Cookie Platter for Halloween

If you're looking for a fun and easy way to add a touch of Halloween magic to your festivities, you're in for a treat. In this guide, I'll guide you through the steps of decorating sugar cookies with royal icing, featuring friendly ghost and candy corn designs, all centered around a "trick or treat" message cookie. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these cookies are simple yet charming and perfect for adding some festive flair to your Halloween celebrations. So grab your cookie cutters and let's conjure up some spooky sweetness together!

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Decorate a Pumpkin Spice Mug Cookie Set for FallDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a Pumpkin Spice Mug Cookie Set for Fall

Embrace the cozy embrace of autumn with this new pumpkin spice mug cookie set! Building on the success of our beloved back-to-school apple mug design, we're thrilled to bring you a new and enchanting way to celebrate the fall season. In this blog post, we'll show you how to transform cookie dough into whimsical pumpkins resting atop mug cookies. So, dust off your apron, gather your creativity, and let's dive into how to make these pumpkin spice mug cookies for fall!

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Decorate a Cute Dino Cookie Set for Back to SchoolDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a Cute Dino Cookie Set for Back to School

Do you want to get your kids ready for back-to-school season with something special? Look no further than these cute dinosaur cookies! If you know someone that is a dino-fan, we've put together a step-by-step tutorial to transform delicious sugar cookies into the cutest back-to-school dinosaurs. Let’s dive into how we can bring these prehistoric pals to life!

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Decorate a School Mug Cookie Set for Back-to-SchoolDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a School Mug Cookie Set for Back-to-School

Whether you're a student looking to surprise your teacher or a parent searching for a unique gift for your chlid student, this tutorial will help guide you to creating a charming and personalized cookie set. Get ready to unleash your creativity and learn the step-by-step process of decorating these cute school-themed cookies that are sure to make everyone smile. Let's dive in and bring some sweet inspiration to the classroom!

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Decorate a Colorful Crayon Cookie Platter for Back-to-School SeasonDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a Colorful Crayon Cookie Platter for Back-to-School Season

This new crayon cookie platter design is very beginner-friendly. So if you're an experience baker or just casual hobbyist, this tutorial will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring that your crayon cookie platter becomes the star of any school-themed gathering. So let's dive in and get ready to embark on a colorful baking adventure!

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Decorate a Cowgirl Cookie Platter for a Bachelorette PartyDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate a Cowgirl Cookie Platter for a Bachelorette Party

Saddle up, pardner! It's time to rustle up your cookie decorating skills for a hoedown like no other. If you're looking to add a touch of Wild West charm to your pre-wedding celebration, this cowgirl cookie platter is the perfect design for any upcoming bachelorette party!

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Decorate an Adorable Cookie Platter for a Baby ShowerDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate an Adorable Cookie Platter for a Baby Shower

Oh baby, get ready to celebrate the impending arrival of a precious little bundle of joy with the most adorable cookie platter at a baby shower! In this blog post, we'll show you how to decorate an array of cuteness overload cookies that will have everyone cooing in delight. With this tutorial, you won't need to go through any labor pains because we've got you covered with step-by-step instructions that are as easy as A-B-C.

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Decorate Easy Golf Cookies for Father's DayDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate Easy Golf Cookies for Father's Day

Fore! Calling all baking enthusiasts and golf-loving dads out there! Get ready to tee off your Father's Day celebration with some hole-in-one treats. In this blog post, we'll show you how to decorate easy golf cookies that will score major points with your dad. Don't worry, you won't need a caddy or a handicap in the kitchen because this tutorial makes it a breeze to whip up these delicious and dapper desserts. So grab your rolling pins, putter on your aprons, and let's get ready to sink some 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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