Cake! magazine by Australian Cake Decorating Network August 2017 | Page 34

Once you’ve made your icings, baked your cookies, and let them cool to room temperature,
they’re ready to be decorated. We’ll start with the royal icing. The consistency of icing is key
for easy decorating. Click here to see a YouTube video on finding the right icing thickness.
Step 1: Step 2:
Outline the hat shape with royal icing. For
detailed decorating tips, this tutorial may be
helpful for you. With the same icing, flood, or fill in your shape.
Shake the cookie gently to help smooth the icing
out.
Step 3: Step 4:
Let the base dry for at least 6-12 hours. Place your stencil on the tried icing, and smooth
some white royal icing over the design with an
offset spatula.