LCBO Food & Drink Holiday 2024

DECORATING 101

Smart Cookies From cute-as-a-button gingerbread adornments to luscious royal icing, putting artful finishing touches on your holiday cookies elevates them to a whole new level. It’s easier than you might think, thanks to these expert tips.

BY MICHELLE LUCAS LARVING ————— PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAYA VISNYEI

When baking cut-out cookies, always keep to one shape per baking sheet. Since different shapes need different baking times, this ensures every cookie is perfectly cooked.

to decorating holiday cookies. Whether you prefer Classic Sugar Cookies (p. 206) or Best-Ever Gingerbread (p. 206), we’ve got all the tips, tricks and techniques to create edible works of art. So, grab a piping bag, channel your inner Martha and get ready to blow everyone away at the cookie exchange.

Nothing puts you in the holiday spirit like spending the day with family or friends decorating freshly baked cookies. From beginners to amateur pastry chefs, everyone is capable of pulling off gorgeous creations to celebrate the season. To help up your game, we’ve put together a concise guide

FOOD STYLING BY CHRISTOPHER ST. ONGE; PROP STYLING BY STACEY SMITHERS

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