Bake_from_Scratch_-_September_03_2019

Decoration

Confectioners’ Sugar

Dusting

DEEP DIVE

THE

YOUR COOKIES ARE DELICIOUS. NOW LET’S MAKE THEM DAZZLE.

PICK A STENCIL, SIFT YOUR SUGAR, AND VOILÀ!

A DELICATELY DETAILED DESIGN IS BORN.

THE PATTERNS

Plain Dusting: When in doubt, no pattern

or stencil is required. A simple dusting of

confectioners’ sugar onto a cookie is always

embraced as a snowy wonder.

Doily/Lace Pattern: Use the edge of a paper

doily or a lace tablecloth to give your cookies an

intricate design. The fi ne confectioners’ sugar will

sift directly into the eyelet holes to resemble a

lace pattern.

Paper Stencil Pattern: Trace stars, snowfl akes,

and trees onto paper and then cut them out,

or use a stencil puncher (like the kinds found at

craft stores like Michaels) to create quick, exact

designs.

THE METHOD

Lay the desired pattern over the cookie. With a

sifter, cascade confectioners’ sugar onto cookie

until completely coated. Gently remove the

stencil or pattern, ensuring you don’t knock any

excess sugar onto cookie.