Cookie Decorating Essentials

Master cookie decorating in this beginner-friendly class!

Learn the art of cookie decorating with Cookie Decorating Essentials, a Baking School On-Demand class you can take anytime, anywhere. Perfect for beginners, this course is led by Melanie Wanders, a longtime Baking School instructor and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, the Big Book of Bread.

Start with step-by-step guidance on baking our Classic Decorating Sugar Cookies, designed with flat tops, sharp edges, and a sturdy texture that holds up beautifully during and after decorating.
Then, dive into the world of Royal Icing as Melanie teaches you how to make, color, and decorate with precision. Master essential techniques such as outlining and flooding to create a smooth, beautiful frosting canvas. You’ll also learn quilting to add texture, flocking for a professional finish, and wet-on-wet techniques for stunning patterns. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to decorate cookies with confidence and creativity. Whether you’re preparing for the holidays or looking to start a new hobby, this class gives you everything you need to personalize your cookies with expert-level detail.

LESSONS

1. Intro
2. Tools
3. Classic Decorating Sugar Cookies
4. Classic Royal Icing 
5. Wet-on-Wet Techniques 
6. Quilting & Flocking 
7. Combining Techniques

On-Demand classes can be taken at any time and re-watched repeatedly, letting you learn at your own pace.

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