If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The key to making these edible works of art is royal icing, the glossy mix of meringue powder, powdered ...

Royal icing is the go-to stuff for picture-perfect sugar cookies, because it makes a neat, hard and glossy finish that professional bakers and home chefs love. This icing is rich and thick and may ...

Put the sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer. Heat the butter and milk in a saucepan until the milk is hot and steaming; the butter does not have to be completely melted. On low speed, gradually ...

In this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt, I will show you how to make sugar cookies from scratch. This easy homemade sugar ...

Let’s all be honest: When we reach for a slice of cake, we’re in it for the frosting more than anything else. There’s nothing that can transform a cake from just OK to practically heavenly like a ...