Simple Decorated Christmas Cookies

Christmas is coming, and that means cookies, cookies and more cookies!
If you want to do something special for someone, or make your holidays a bit more festive, this is a great way to make someone´s Christmas extra special. You can´t beat hand made, decorated cookies!
I´ve picked 6 simpler designs and show you how to create beautiful holiday cookies. These can be made even by the most beginner of bakers!
Check my videos below for recipes and more tips if you are new to cookies and need a bit more help!
Cookie recipe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaDVfn2OoLCea9E
Royal Icing recipe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqmqc3aioNGfhKc
Icing Consistencies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5a7poKfgshge5Y
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For tipless bags that I use:
YOTIPP Piping Bags (regular) - amzn.to/3pJWLOM
Master Piping Bags (thin) - amzn.to/2RMrjTk
Scribe tool: amzn.to/3gkuI5w
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If you make these cookies, don´t forget to tag me on instagram! I´ll be adding more videos like this soon, so stay tuned.
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Happy Baking and thanks for watching!

[@AvieMare]

Normally I don’t care for talking but you are actually instructing, not just rattling inanely. I really liked your vid. Thanks.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much, I'm glad that it comes across as that! The last thing I want to do is just talk for the sake of talking. I always try to explain (maybe sometimes too much 🤣) but I try and remember when I was learning what I would have liked to know!

[@AvieMare]

@@LittleCookieCo You were perfect. I’m a novice cookie decorator. I used to design and make jewelry, and most of it was quite beautiful. However, I lost my dad, daughter, brother, mother, horse and dog in a four-year period, and jewelry making just died in me. I’m not sure of the exact reason it happened, but I am trying to find activities to fill up the pain in my heart and cookie decorating caught my eye. I can only improve from where I stand now. Haha. Peace, AM

[@LittleCookieCo]

Oh wow, I am so sorry to hear that. I can't imagine the pain you were going through and am sure you still are. I hope this new hobby brings you a bit of peace ❤

[@MelissaBrennan]

I literally could watch her decorate these cookies for hours lol!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@elianamikolay8575]

Me too!! It's mesmerizing, isn't it?

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thanks!!

[@lindamarshall754]

This is truly the best instructional on this topic I’ve ever seen.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Wow, thank you so much 🥰🥰 that is very kind of you!

[@tdg1945]

Of all the cookie tutorials I've watched (HUNDREDS), your videos are the MOST explanatory! The details you include are so helpful! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much ❤ I'm so happy to hear that 😊

[@moly1093]

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[@FlourEggsYeast]

Oh my goodness, it's hypnotizing to watch you pipe! Just found your channel and I'm checking out cookie videos this week. So impressed with your decorating skills! - Theresa

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you so much!! Thank you for watching 🥰

[@jimenasanchez9491]

I totally agree with you, it is hypnotizing!!! All the cookies are really beautiful!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@celitaeden7232]

Thank you for showing how to fix imperfections.

[@LittleCookieCo]

You're welcome! I want people to know thag I mees up too and most times its an easy fix!

[@daisybuchanan5378]

My daughters and I just decorated Christmas cookies and they are our best ever thanks to watching your beautiful video. Thanks for the inspiration and tips. Going slowly and using the right tools really helped ! It’s even more fun when your cookies turn out pretty !

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!!! I'm so happy to hear that, you just put a big smile on my face 🥰 great job and your cookies will only get better from here on ❤

[@dianethompson9525]

I love that you gave us some easier signs for th same shape of cookie!! Love them!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you you much! And so happy you love them!

[@kippaseo8027]

OMG! I would never have the patience to Put so much detail into each cookie and if I did I would have to hurt anyone that tried to eat them! Really awesome work. I love the Christmas tree and the Christmas lights the best. I pray everyone watching has a safe and very merry Christmas!🙏🎄🎁🇺🇸✌

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!! Only if you saw how long really detailed cookies take 🙈🤣 but it's therapeutic sometimes and a very rewarding feeling when you finish them! wishing you a very Merry and safe Christmas as well!

[@evelien1701]

Pure love i gonna make that tomorrow 🥰 I dont care that it is September

[@LittleCookieCo]

I love that!!! 😁😁

[@nayominichandimapremadasa8232]

These cookies looks so pretty. Can't wait to make them. Love your recipes. You're amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! And thank you so much!!

[@deegirl7774]

Thanks so much for explaining everything step by step. You rock 😊🎄⛄️❄️

[@LittleCookieCo]

You're so welcome!!! 🥰🥰

[@tobenrn]

I'm so happy to have found you. Your videos are wonderfully explained and demonstrated. Thank you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much, so happy you enjoy them!!

[@denisecatlett7203]

These videos are great- as soon as a question formulates in my brain, you answer me. Such detailed instructions.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much, I'm so happy to hear you find them informative ❤

[@ljm9092]

It's nice to see how you take care of the mistakes. So we may know what to do. You are a Fabulous Teacher.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much! I make tons of mistakes and never want people to think it goes perfectly smoothe for me, so I'm happy to show them!

[@farrahbaynes6993]

That bow is amazing!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thanks!!

[@chitowngal9201]

So many helpful tips and cute ideas, thank u!! 😊

[@LittleCookieCo]

❤❤❤

[@mariaholpers8156]

I Will try this. Thank you

[@yepdodamath]

The simplicity of the circle shapes make them far more exciting than traditional cookie cutter shapes! So sleek, I'm shooketh. My new go-to!!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! You can really use any shapes but I like that it has that sleek modern look but a simple shape that if you don't have a cutter you can always use a jar lid or cup so no excuses to make them hehe ❤

[@yepdodamath]

@@LittleCookieCo yes! I was showing my class the "Cups" vid with Anna Kendrick where she was cutting biscuits with cups! I decided then and there... no excuse to not have the perfect shape cookies. Cheers!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Haha totally!! There's always a way around if your willing!!

[@rebeccawynn9959]

Thank you so much for getting me thru my first cookie icing. I love the idea for the circles! Happy Holidays!

[@LittleCookieCo]

So happy you gave it a try!! Happy Holidays!!

[@Hi-sh5ov]

Rebecca Wynn yeah the ideas are very simple and creative!

[@decz4457]

your videos are the most well explained tutorials I've ever watched! all detailed and I really loved them!! also they are simple to make for beginners like me and on a real paced tutorial with tips on how to outline the cookie. thank you and I am your new fan out here! 😊😊😊

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you, I'm so glad to hear that ❤ I try to go in with as much detail as I can to make it easier for people to learn!

[@MzLorenWit]

I wish I would have found you before Christmas this year. I will definitely use your techniques next year

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww darn!! Well there's always next year and there are a bunch of tutorials on my channel on other techniques as well 🥰

[@thecalicoheart7946]

Brilliant tutorial and THANK YOU for not speeding it uppppp!!!!! 🙏💐It means that me as a beginner can see the genuine speed that you work! 😃 Thank you for sharing! 😊💐

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank so much ❤ and yes, most videos on instagram and Facebook are sped up a lot, so always remember go at your own pace! Most of the time we go really really slow hehe

[@thecalicoheart7946]

@@LittleCookieCo Thank you for the tip! It is so hard to judge when everything is at manic speed!! 😁 Much love from over here in the U.K. 🇬🇧 🙏😊

[@LittleCookieCo]

I am even guilty of that, sometimes you feel like everyone does it so quickly and effortlessly, but it's not reality. However that's hard to remember when that's all you see! Glad to put a realistic expectation out there!

[@kimphuonghuynh1481]

Love 💕. thank you 😊❤️

[@barbararosebrook3813]

Thank You!!!🎄Beautifully done❤️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thanks!

[@fairycakesandcookies]

Awesome tutorial 💜. Thank you so much for sharing

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much for your kind words ❤

[@luannparks2467]

You make this so easy for us beginner !!! Beautiful!,,

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!!

[@Ypost1]

Pristine simplicity and perfection!

[@LittleCookieCo]

🥰🥰🥰

[@tracititus8469]

Doing these today! Wish me luck! 🎅🏻🎄

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! Let me know how it goes ❤

[@mariafernandamartinezsalin3325]

I tould you... 🤗😋... I love your way for teaching. God bless you and yours...

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰 and God Bless you and your family as well ❤❤

[@kellynoble8661]

I am not the best decorator...ive tried... this yr found your view and I'm gonna try to simplify my cookies, and i think in turn, they will be better looking...ive got your video marked after i do a few I will get in the swing of things and hopefully impress my family this yr!! Thank you!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Sometimes simple cookies are even more beautiful than the most detailed ones, so don't be afraid to simplify things! I'm glad you will give it another go. I'm sure your family will love them and appreciate the effort it took to make them. We all start as beginners and started with not so perfect cookies, so don't be too hard on yourself!! Hope you have a wonderful Christmas ❤

[@PeaceOfCakeHD]

Great Christmas designs! 😍

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you, not my original designs but thought it would be fun to show how to make them!

[@SR-fo7to]

Excellent and thank you so much for showing us simple decorating ideas. I just started learning how to decorate cookies and your videos really help out a lot ❤

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️ I love Christmas cookie decorating, and I have a lot more coming this season 😁

[@cbviau1332]

You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your creative decorating skills. I like your waffled icing bags. I've not been able to find them in my area.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you! These are the ones I'm using in the video www.amazon.ca/Thickened-100pcs-Disposable-Cupcake-Decorating/dp/B073JC881S/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=tipless+bags&qid=1607751697&sr=8-1

[@summerssweetshoppe]

So cute and simple! I love these!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@powelljohn1856]

Hello

[@cookingsupport9406]

Beautiful

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!

[@SR-er5rt]

que belleza de galletas, eres una profesional , gracias por el tutorial, i gonna try¡¡ saludos desde colombia

[@LittleCookieCo]

Gracias 🥰🥰🥰

[@farinehmahini1058]

Thanks so much and merry christmas🎅🎅🎅

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!! Merry Christmas to you too 🥰❤

[@janitarehder656]

Beautiful , luv it

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!!

[@bellaataglance795]

Luveetttt!!! I wish it’s Christmas 🎄 now 😊

[@LittleCookieCo]

I can't wait 🥰🥰🥰

[@sruthichandrika4120]

Yes

[@rosamejia5123]

Brillant tutorial !!!❤❤❤❤👌

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰❤

[@stereocam492]

I’d love to see some more Christmas designs If you can, please!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

I've definitely got more in store, coming soon!!!

[@tdg1945]

@@LittleCookieCo, yah! And more Thanksgiving designs! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Every time I do a search, it's very limited on what's shown to me. 😔

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww I wish I did videos on the cookies I did! I'm in Canada so our Thanksgiving is in October and has already passed 😞

[@tdg1945]

@@LittleCookieCo, bummer! Either way.... I absolutely love your videos and so happy I found your channel! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!!! Maybe next year I'll try to get more organized and have some Thanksgiving ones 🥰

[@joannretherford1144]

Very cute thanks for sharing 👍

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!

[@elizabethcoward1968]

Thanks!

[@LittleCookieCo]

❤️❤️

[@onietala7969]

Stunning, Talented!!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@Carstley63]

You’re so talented! 😃

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much ❤

[@sofiarosalesponce9077]

yeah its super satisfaying

[@sofiarosalesponce9077]

and also cool because ur totorials are really good

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@cowslane1]

Great tutorial, thank you! I recommend adding a logo to the video near the cookie, so when people use your footage without permission (it happens a lot), their viewers will at least see your logo.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much! And thank you for the advice ❤ I know its happened to others I know!

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

Excellent.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!!

[@nene1066]

Your talent is amazing and beautiful. Thank you for sharing it. You are also an awesome instructor

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰 that means a lot!!!

[@sewwhatif]

I have JUST started learning how to decorate cookies by watching videos so I ❤️❤️ ❤️ this video‼️ First of all because you explain everything SO well and secondly the “simplicity” of the designs.🍪🍥 And most of all because it helps me feel not quite SO Intimidated 😱 Pleeeze keep’em coming like this for us newbies‼️😜

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm so happy you enjoy them and are learning!! I try to explain as much as I can in all my videos exactly for that reason 😊 it can be frustrating in the beginning but keep at it and it gets a lot easier!!

[@sewwhatif]

@@LittleCookieCo Thank you so much for your words of encouragement 🥰 JUST put my apron on to make a batch of cookies 😜

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!!! Just make sure to always have fun and remember you can eat your mistakes 😁 and we all started as beginners so don't compare yourself to others!

[@ljm9092]

Hi I just subscribed, and I just Love your Decorating skills. This is the Best complete Teaching I have found on you tube. Thank you so much just hope mine turn out !! Every year I struggled with trying to just look Professional. 😊 Thank you for this Video and For your time.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you so much! Don't be too hard on yourself, I always think my cookies are not good enough like all the other ones I see on social media but my family and friends always say they're great. I think we are our own worst critics! Just keep practicing, take pictures and you'll see your progress much better that way!

[@victoriaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

I love them you have a lot of talent ! 👏🏻🥰

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!

[@victoriaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

@@LittleCookieCo you’re welcome ! 😁

[@ashleyadams6803]

How many cookies do you eat a day? These are all so pretty and most enjoyable to watch you work!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Hahaha I don't eat too many anymore. When I used to sell them, I always tried one to be sure everything tasted alright but nowadays my family snaps them up normally!

[@andjeladidak3879]

Steph, these videos literally put me to sleep. Your voice is so soothing haahah!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Hahahahaha that's too funny. I'm so sick of hearing my voice now 🤣

[@shawntepitts488]

Good one

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you 🥰

[@donnagreen565]

I’m going to try these! Thank you! I love it!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!!! They're so much fun!

[@tiffanysailor8410]

Love it! These are so cute. Thank you for sharing with us 🥰

[@LittleCookieCo]

🥰🥰🥰

[@chadbugg3416]

Good Job!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thanks ❤️

[@annaa3889]

love these cookies, they're so simple but cute:)

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much ❤

[@mahdireza5695]

Can you do an easy royal icing snowflake design tutorial please?

[@LittleCookieCo]

I have a couple, one is with a snowflake cutter the other is on a circle cutter. The links are here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHndo4t3q6h9b6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqKnXqqApKp2r5Y

[@elianamikolay8575]

Stephanie, the most stressful part of cookie making for me is preparing all of the icings! Can you share how you get all of the icing ready? I saw all of your piping bags neatly laid out with all the consistencies and colors you need for these cookies. It's THAT part that is super time consuming for me and stressful! Do you put your original icing into separate bowls to color them? Then do you separate that again to make 2 different consistencies? What about running out of a color? Your advice would be greatly appreciated! :)

[@LittleCookieCo]

Preparing the icing is definitely time consuming! The way I do it is I try and make my original icing to my outline consistency right out of the mixer, then I put enough in each bowl for the outline and flood for each colour, then colour each one. If I need to adjust the consistency for my outline, I do it now for each colour. Once its good I take some of it out and bag it. Then I add water to the remaining icing in the bowl and make it my flood, then I let that sit with a damp paper towel to let the bubbles rise, I try to do it at least 10-15 minutes while I prepare the other colours. Then I pop the bubbles with my spoon and bag my flood icing. I usually always make more than enough as I hate trying to remake an exact colour, and then I freeze the leftovers to and add them to new icing in the future. What I like about having the outline consistency is that if my flood runs out, I usually have more than enough outline and can thin some of it down. Hope that helps a bit!

[@mariamsanchez9460]

I just now found KZbin video do you have a cookie 🍪 recipe you can share I loved how you decorated those cookies 🍪

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!! And yes here's a video on how I make the cookies.. the recipe is linked below the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaDVfn2OoLCea9E

[@juliepayne5485]

Where do you get your scribe tool?

[@LittleCookieCo]

This one is from Michael's. It came with 2 other tools I believe but I just bought it for the scribe 🤣

[@suziekeasthunt6272]

Which bags are you using? I great videos, thanks for sharing 💗

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!! In that video I'm actually using a couple different bags, ill link both for you! These ones, it was the first time I bought them and they're pretty good: www.amazon.ca/Thickened-100pcs-Disposable-Cupcake-Decorating/dp/B073JC881S/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=yotipp+bags&qid=1607751736&sr=8-2 And these I've used for a while now and like them a lot! scoop-n-save.com/tipless-medium-disposable-piping-bags-100-pk/

[@irispwood1]

Thanks for these videos! Can you show us how to color the icing to the colors you have here?

[@LittleCookieCo]

I will try my best to do a video on that, but I can't promise I can do one soon.

[@yepdodamath]

Just what I was thinking. Black especially! Mine always turns out gray ( because that darn butter cream is yellow, I bet)

[@Andr75930]

O biscoito amarelo é desenho de que? Fico muito lindo👏👏

[@LittleCookieCo]

Obrigado! É um sino

[@meganclower89]

Which bags do you use for outlining vs flooding, or does it not matter? Trying to figure out the difference between the two types of piping bags that you have listed. Thanks!

[@LittleCookieCo]

I use the same brand of bags for both! I just have 2 different consistencies of icing, so for each colour I have a thicker and a thinner icing. The ones I listed are both good, the 2nd ones are a touch thinner so they have a thinner seam and are good for very fine details but because they are thinner they ca burst easier if you put a ton of pressure on the bag. I usually use the first ones more as they're a bit thicker but still good for detailed work but haven't had one burst on me yet! Both are good and I've used both a lot over the years!

[@donnalyerly5301]

How do you make the glaze for the cookies...receipe please, your cookies look amazing

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much! I have a video and recipe in the description of the video! You can find it here: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYPVq4ilaJKFjck

[@donnalyerly5301]

Thank you 💗

[@EmpressRome]

Can I use a piping consistency to create unicorn/cat eye for a cake? Thank you

[@LittleCookieCo]

Royal icing doesn't do well with moisture/fat, so if it's on buttercream im not sure if it was piped directly on if it would hold up. You could always do cookies and then add them on to the cake!

[@tinat702]

Question on storing these. Once completely dry how do you store to not mess up the design (stacking them). And do they freeze/unfreeze well?

[@LittleCookieCo]

Once they're completely dry (I'd give them at least overnight to be sure, uncovered) you can have them in a container and stack them with no issues. They're pretty sturdy and can be handled easily once dry. They also freeze really well. The trick is to have them in an airtight container, or ziploc bag and when you want to defrost them, take them out, leave them on the counter and do not open the bag or container until they are completely defrosted. If you open it too early it may cause condensation and the icing may be damaged or bleed. But freezing is a great way to keep the around for a long time!

[@tinat702]

@@LittleCookieCo thank you!!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

You're welcome!

[@lucineasilva5698]

Ponto tbm do glacê tem vários pontos

[@tiffanymatthews4998]

Whats the best way to store the cookies and icing? I don't make the cookies the same day i decorate, also can you make the icing ahead of time?

[@LittleCookieCo]

I usually make cookies one night then decorate the next! So after they bake and have cooled down, you can put them in an airtight container. If you wont decorate them for a while, you can always freeze them as well. For icing, you can make it ahead of time and freeze, and you can also freeze any leftover you have as well!

[@mariamarino8761]

Thanks for a great video. May I ask where you get your bags or what brand and size?

[@LittleCookieCo]

Lately I've been using the Cake Mama bags, but I've used Master bags as well (can find them in amazon). I've heard great things about Borderlands Bakery bags and TMP bags as well!

[@mariamarino8761]

@@LittleCookieCo Thank you!!! Which size do you use? 12"

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yes I think they're about 12 inches. I try to get the largest size always! Sometimes in videos ill cut my bags down just so they don't block the view of the camera, but I always use the big bags 😊

[@lucineasilva5698]

Pessoal lembrando que toda decoração c glacê real existe técnica de desidratar p poder continuar a decoração, eles não dão os pulo do gato, eu tive que pagar um curso p saber dos segredos por trás das aulas no KZbin

[@KateintheDesert]

Do you use a different consistency for the edge and flooding. I am truly a novice at this. Thanks for your video

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yes, I do! You don't have to, but I find it easier for me. I make a thicker icing for my outline so it keeps the inside icing (the flood) on the cookie!

[@KateintheDesert]

Thank you so much for such a quick reply

[@karooblue7634]

Thank you so much for sharing 💫 when using the dehydrater, at what temperature should it be and how long?

[@LittleCookieCo]

I usually keep my dehydrator around 85-90°F . If I'm in a rush I may turn it up slightly higher 😊

[@karooblue7634]

@@LittleCookieCo Thank you so much .... So thats +- 30c to 32c. - I am new to cookie decorating so .... Will watch a few more of your video's and give it a "go". I have decided that this Christmas we do edable gifts and I will bake home made cookies and dollie it up with a few decorated cookies. Thank you for sharing with us 💫

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yes around 30 degrees, if im in a rush then I'll put it up a bit higher! But I try not to have it too warm. And what a great idea, I'm sure everyone will love their gifts ❤

[@amyr3285]

Hi there, these are so beautifully decorated. Would you be able to tell me, besides those plastic tubes for the icing, what are the instruments you use to decorate? I know you mentioned a "scribe" and wondered if there is a special name for it. Thanks so much.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!! The tubes of icing are called tipless bags. Basically icing bags where you don't have to use metal tips because you just cut the tip off the bag. And it's actually called a scribe tool! If you don't have one a toothpick is all you need really. Other than that, you need some good gel colours and you're good to go!

[@amyr3285]

@@LittleCookieCo Thanks so much! Your videos are informative and so patient for the novice decorators! Happy holidays to you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm so happy to hear that, thank you! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas 🥰🥰🥰

[@nathantran8435]

Hi, do you know what I can do to speed up the drying process of my royal icing?

[@LittleCookieCo]

Hi! The fastest way is with a dehydrator! You only have to wait 20-30 minutes for it to crust over. The next best way is to use a fan to blow air on your cookies! Take a bit longer, but works better than air drying!

[@nathantran8435]

@@LittleCookieCo thank you so much. I'm making a document to help me when I make sugar cookies for the holidays.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Great idea Glad I could help 😊

[@ndrunningriver]

When you say dry overnight, do you just leave them out with fans/dehydrator? How long can they be out before getting stale?

[@LittleCookieCo]

I leave them out without any fans or dehydrator running. So usually I leave them on the counter or if they've dried for a while alreayd I'll leave them in my dehydrator with it turned off and the door wide open. But they can be left out for days without getting stale!

[@ndrunningriver]

@@LittleCookieCo thank you! ☺️

[@LittleCookieCo]

You're welcome!

[@stephaniele1358]

Hi. What is the size of your round cookies? Thank you so much for the videos❤❤❤

[@LittleCookieCo]

They are 3 inches in diameter!!

[@stephaniele1358]

@@LittleCookieCo thank you! Happy holidays!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you same to you ❤️

[@dawnwilliams8360]

How do you keep the black icing from fading into the other colors?

[@LittleCookieCo]

I always add white to my icing when I make it, even if I color it black after! And if im doing black and red I always try to do it with fresh icing and dry in a fan or dehydrator. Seems to work 99.9% of the time! Here's my icing recipe if needed kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmbQh36Qo7mkl8U

[@LittleCookieCo]

I also have this video of how I color it if that helps! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIm0qp2tgql5nLc

[@mariamsanchez9460]

Do you have a icing recipe you can share

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yes, my recipe can be found in the description below this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmbQh36Qo7mkl8U

[@amandagasper3777]

How do you know when to use a tip and when to use just the bag?

[@LittleCookieCo]

I almost 100% use the bag, the only times I use a tip is if I need a star tip (which isn't very often) or when I am doing flowers. Here's a video showing all the things you can do woth tipless bags! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaHTaXeNm7asZtE

[@margoshibley9430]

Is there a list of the colors we need to make before we start to decorate these six cookies?

[@LittleCookieCo]

I didn't list the coloure but the ones I used were (all Americolor brand): Leaf green Lemon yellow mixed with egg yellow Red Red Sky blue Super black Warm brown mixed with chocolate brown

[@sweetgirl6154]

I wanna try this one. But my question is, how long it takes to dry until you put another one on top of it?

[@LittleCookieCo]

It can take a few hours for the bottom layer to dry, but if you have a fan that you can place so it blows air on your cookies, it speeds up the process and you maybe only have to wait about 40 minutes or so. If you do a few dozen, by the time you've finished them all usually the first ones are good to go for the next layer if you use a fan. You can also use a dehydrator to speed it up as well if you have one.

[@sweetgirl6154]

@@LittleCookieCo i have never tried making it. Seeing you made me wanna try it. And if it's such a success then i can sell it 🤭 i hope i can make one.. thank you for your advice. Later if i have some questions, i Will ask you again. Success to you, dear.. ❤️

[@LittleCookieCo]

It takes a bit of practice but its a lot of fun and yes you can definitely sell them late 🥰 best or luck!!

[@sweetgirl6154]

@@LittleCookieCo thank you so much~

[@LittleCookieCo]

You're welcome!

[@christopherao9452]

can I use a smallll and cleannn screwdriver to substitute the scribe? they luk rlly similar lol..

[@LittleCookieCo]

Haha I mean you can use whatever you want , but the pointer the better. People usually use toothpicks, they work really well

[@LittleCookieCo]

Haha I mean you can use whatever you want I guess if you're eating them. People usually use toothpicks, they work really well. You want something sharp and pointy, not sure if an screwdriver would do!

[@christopherao9452]

@@LittleCookieCo ok! thanks, happy holidays!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Same to you ❤

[@giovannavogel5312]

Hi, when I make royal icing, it crusts so quickly that I have a hard time doing the wet on wet technique. Do you know why that would be? Could it be the meringue powder?

[@LittleCookieCo]

How much meringue powder do you use? Are you in a really dry environment as well? You may have to add more water to your icing to make it more liquid so it doesn't dry as fast!

[@giovannavogel5312]

@@LittleCookieCo for a two pound bag of sugar, I use 5 tablespoons of powder and a little more than 1/2 cup of water. I live in Baltimore so It's not dry. Does it matter if the icing has been out for a while. I use piping bags and not bottles.

[@LittleCookieCo]

I only use about 3 tablespoons so maybe try to cut back on the meringue powder. And when you make your flood consistency, try making it a little thinner, so add more water. And having the icing in piping bags shouldn't affect it much unless you have it out for days (but it leads to separation and not make it dry quicker). Check out this video i show how loose my flood icing is, it may help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5a7poKfgshge5Y

[@giovannavogel5312]

@@LittleCookieCo Great! thank you! I look forward to seeing more of your videos! :)

[@LittleCookieCo]

You're welcome 🥰

[@sylviat8461]

If you don’t have tipless bags, but using cake decorating tips, what size tip is best for a newbie?

[@LittleCookieCo]

I think tip #2 is best. Once you get comfortable tip #1 is good too! But I remember starting with #2 and found it was the easiest!!

[@sylviat8461]

@@LittleCookieCo I couldn’t even get the icing through tip #3. I’m guessing my Wilton Cake decorating tips are the same??? I’m brand new at this and flopped totally! :(

[@LittleCookieCo]

Oh no!! Was your icing really thick? The hard part with royal icing is it dries really quickly, so I always have a damp paper towel and pit the tips of my bags on, and then I fold it over the tips to keep the from crusting. Or your icing could be thick and then harder to come out of the tip.

[@sylviat8461]

@@LittleCookieCo I didn’t think it was too think. I made the icing recipe with corn syrup and not the meringue powder (I know mine was quite old). Once I can get some more meringue powder I will try it again. I just used the icing to spread on the cookie and used sprinkles so I didn’t waste it. Saved some cookies to freeze and try again later.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Maybe try sifting your powdered sugar? Could have clumps in there that's clogging the tip. Or have you tried using tipless bags? That way you can cut your tip as big or small as needed?

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[@BOOKKAT74]

I’m curious about the size of the round cookies.

[@LittleCookieCo]

There about 2.5- 3 inches across

[@BOOKKAT74]

@@LittleCookieCo thanks

[@carliegriffin7229]

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[@MrBeautygal117]

Love your tutorials. But I fast foward alot 😔😔😔😔

[@dominiksvorinic5035]

Firstttt

[@LittleCookieCo]

👏👏👏

[@donnabeeson3161]

Do you sell your cookies?

[@LittleCookieCo]

I used to, but not anymore!

[@BostonBorn]

Sweet little designs but, honestly, I couldn’t get past the burnt cookies.

[@LittleCookieCo]

The shadow makes it look worse, but thats the way I like my cookies 😊 they taste much better!

[@BostonBorn]

@@LittleCookieCo I didn’t think of that. The camera made them seem much darker. I bet they were delicious! 😋

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yeah I saw the video and thought that looks way worse than it is haha. But I guess its the lens blur at that point and the shadow makes it look like the cookie 🤦‍♀️ but these cookies have brown sugar and when they are golden brown on the bottoms they taste sooo much better in my opinion! I've tried not letting them brown and the taste just wasn't there 😊

[@BostonBorn]

@@LittleCookieCo I agree, blurry video would be worse. 🤣

[@pamgrat5126]

Comment wasn’t necessary, it was about decorating not baking

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[@mariaholpers8156]

Beautiful

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you ❤️