To start, you’ll need an electric mixer of some sort—either a handheld mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment will do. Beat the meringue powder and 5 Tbsp. water until the mixture ...

Cutout cookies are always a special treat since they require a bit more care to create than a basic drop cookie (though we love these easy cookie recipes too). Cut in cute or classic shapes, these ...

Nicole Hopper is a recipe tester and developer based in Birmingham, Alabama. If you ever wondered what the secret is to perfectly frosted cut-out sugar cookies, we’ll fill you in: royal icing. This ...

In business since 1914, Victoria Pastry Co. in North Beach has long been a favorite place to go for holiday sweets. Co-owner Susan Flaherty says the bakery makes about 400 of its popular gingerbread ...

Building a gingerbread house is supposed to be a fun experience, but this one icing mistake turns it into nothing but a frustrating, fussy, mess.