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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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"We go together like..." Cookies for Valentine's DayDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipes"We go together like..." Cookies for Valentine's Day

We all know that some combinations are just meant to be together – Milk and Cookies, Burger and Fries…you get the gist. This year for Valentine’s Day take those classic combos up a notch with our super fun twist on decorated cookies – “We Go Together Like…” Cookies.

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Decorate Vintage Farm Truck Cookies for Valentine's DayDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesDecorate Vintage Farm Truck Cookies for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and if you're still looking for the perfect gift, look no further than these vintage farm truck cookies! Not only are they full of rustic charm, but they also make a sweet treat that your valentine will never forget. With two simple cookie cutters and approachable decorating techniques, these cookies make an excellent edible gift set anyone will love. So grab your supplies and get ready to create someone special in your life a unique Valentine's Day present!

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The Best Pico Projector to Decorate CookiesDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesThe Best Pico Projector to Decorate Cookies

With the right tools and a bit of creativity, we'll show you how easy it is to achieve stunning cookie designs using our free traceable templates and a pico projector.

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Gnome Cookies Make the Perfect Valentine’s Day GiftsDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesGnome Cookies Make the Perfect Valentine’s Day Gifts

If you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to show someone you care this Valentine's Day, why not give them the gift of gnome cookies? Gnomes are an iconic symbol of love and friendship, making them the perfect edible gift for the holiday. Plus, decorated gnome cookies are relatively simple even novice bakers can easily put together these cute confections with just a little icing, dough, and these cookie cutters. In this blog post we'll walk you through all the past favorite gnome cookie designs to help make your Valentine's Day extra sweet!

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How to Make Adorable Pig Cookies for Valentines DayDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesHow to Make Adorable Pig Cookies for Valentines Day

Ah, Valentine’s Day – a holiday full of chocolates and roses. But if you’re looking for something a little more creative to express your feelings of love this year, look no further than these adorable pig cookies! With just a few simple steps, you can make these cute farm animal treats that are guaranteed to warm the hearts of everyone special in your life. So let's get started crafting these perfect pig cookies – they're sure to be an absolute hit at any Valentine’s Day celebration!

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How to Make Christmas Coal CookiesDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesHow to Make Christmas Coal Cookies

If you're looking for an easy Christmas activity for kids, with the novelty of being a little naughty, you have to give these Christmas coal cookies a try! It's a humorous gift to give, mistake-proof to make, and will warm the hearts and tastebuds of grinches around the holidays.

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How to Make a Reindeer Head Cookie SetDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesHow to Make a Reindeer Head Cookie Set

Stackable designs have always been pretty popular this time of year. Continuing with that trend, I've always wanted to create a design for Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. Coming up with the concept, I debated whether it should a full-body design with legs and all, but eventually went with a simplified version of just his bust. I'm loving the final design. He's such a handsome reindeer that I'm sure everyone will love as a gift this holiday season!

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How to Make a Poinsettia Cookie PlatterDecorating TutorialsBeginner BasicsRecipesHow to Make a Poinsettia Cookie Platter

Christmas is a time of great cheer, goodwill, and happy gatherings with friends and family. For the winter holiday season, I'm always looking for quick cookie ideas that will feed large groups of people. This poinsettia cookie platter is a great option for just that!

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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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