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 easy double vanilla powdered sugar Christmas cut out cookie recipe is so simple and the oven baked results are perfect ...

Sweet, creamy frosting is an easy (and decadent) way to embellish your favorite dessert. Basic icing is sugar mixed with milk, which is then flavored with cream cheese, cocoa powder and butter or ...

Icing sugar comes in different grades according to how finely the sugar is milled, denoted by the number of Xs on the packet. Icing sugar easily absorbs moisture and odours – keep in an airtight ...

When you feel like whipping up a sweet treat for breakfast, there's a way to elevate a tube of store-bought cinnamon rolls ...

Unlike conventional powdered sugar, the fine sugar crystals are coated with a layer of fat. This keeps them from melting, even at higher temperatures. Nor does the icing sugar dissolve ...

For the royal icing: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the powdered sugar, egg whites, and lemon juice. Beat on low speed until combined, then increase to ...

Cook’s notes: For buttercream frosting, in a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat 2 room temperature sticks of unsalted butter on medium speed for 4 minutes. Add 2 cups powdered sugar ...

Try adding a little food colouring gel for a splash of colour to your butter icing. Icing sugar comes in different grades according to how finely the sugar is milled, denoted by the number of Xs ...