Gingerbread cookies without decoration? That's unthinkable. Icing makes them look elegant and festive. The most classic ...

Cookie icing is a sweet and crunchy sugar-based topping that gives your baking creations the perfect finishing touch. It's a ...

Basic icing is sugar mixed with milk, which is then flavored with cream cheese, cocoa powder and butter or egg whites. The simplest frosting of all, glacé icing, is just powdered sugar and water.

Ready-made icing can be bought from most supermarkets ... Use the freshest eggs you can or, if you prefer not to use raw egg whites, meringue powder or pasteurised egg whites can be substiuted ...

To make the icing, lightly whisk the egg whites adding the sugar at intervals. Beat well until the icing forms soft peaks when the whisk is removed. Add the glycerine, if using, and the lemon juice.