Rich and dreamy American buttercream has several merits, but if you're looking for a frosting that's butter-free, both royal and regular icing can work a treat. Here's the lowdown on each option.

Fun fact: You do not, I repeat, do not need to be a professional pastry chef (or a GBBO contestant) to craft some expertly decorated cookies. What you do need? A top-notch royal icing recipe (and a ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s that time of year when many of us bake cookies for family and friends. No one wants to bring a plate of ugly cookies to a party, so to help you make the perfect cookie — and ...

Royal icing for Cookie Decorating is the secret weapon for cookie artists. This simple icing creates a smooth, hard finish, perfect for intricate piping, lettering, and floodwork designs on cookies ...

Use this simple buttercream icing recipe to decorate your birthday cakes, cupcakes and sandwich biscuits. Try adding a little food colouring gel for a splash of colour to your butter icing. Icing ...