The Crafted Cookie: A Beginner's Guide to Baking & Decorating Cookies for Every Occasion

by Anne Yorks

Overview

Create Show-Stopping Cookies Using Simple Royal Icing Techniques

The Crafted Cookie is a beginner cookie artist’s dream come true. Through countless courses and videos, Anne Yorks has taught thousands of home bakers how to make cookie decorating simple and fun. Here, she covers everything you’ve ever wanted to know about creating cute and whimsical cookies that taste as good as they look.

With accessible step-by-step tutorials for 50 creative designs arranged into themed platters, cookie artists of all skill levels will have plenty of inspiration for celebrating all year long. No more stressing over the intricacies of royal icing. Anne shares her best tips for royal icing, from coloring it to getting the right consistencies for piping and flooding and even how to store it. What’s more, she includes her foolproof base recipe for delicious, easy and incredibly versatile sugar cookies.

These are just some of the gorgeous platters offered:
- Rainbow Birthday featuring a colorful Rainbow Cake with Candles Cookie
- Classic Christmas Faces complete with a Jolly Santa, an Elf and a Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Give Thanks featuring a stunning lettered “Give Thanks” Wreath Cookie
- Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Baby Shower with a cute Sweet Dreams Footie Pajama Cookie
- Farmhouse Easter including a sweet Farm Fresh Easter Eggs Barn Cookie

This is the only book you’ll need to master the art of decorating stunning cookie after cookie. You’ll have as much fun designing them as you will sharing and devouring them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645672265
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	06/01/2021
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	152
Sales rank:	552,029
File size:	115 MB
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About the Author

Anne Yorks is the founder of The Flour Box, one of the top online resources for cookie decorating supplies and tutorials. Anne is the instructor of three in-depth Craftsy classes, teaches monthly online classes and hosts in-person classes. As a self-taught baker and cookie artist, Anne is passionate about helping home bakers find joy and purpose through cookies. Anne lives in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, with her husband and two daughters.

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

Cookie Decorating 101 11

Foolproof Cut-Out Cookie Recipe 12

Royal Icing Recipe 14

Royal Icing Consistencies 16

Coloring Icing and Building Piping Bags 18

Storing and Planning Royal Icing 20

Common Cookie Decorating Techniques 22

The Cookie Process 24

Time-Saving Tips 25

My Work Space for Decorating Cookies 27

Celebrate with Cookies 29

* Rainbow Birthday 31

Rainbow Cake with Candles Cookie 32

Sprinkles Galore Cupcake Cookie 34

All Wrapped Up Birthday Present Cookie 35

* Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Baby Shower 37

Sweet Dreams Footie Pajama Cookie 38

Baby Carriage with Sparkling Stars Cookie 40

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Cookie 42

Snuggly Body Suit Cookie 43

* Here Comes the Bride 45

Diamond Ring with Lots of Bling Cookie 46

Romantic Ruffled Bridal Gown Cookie 48

Happily Ever After Wedding Cake Cookie 49

Winter Holiday Festivities 51

* Comfy and Cozy Winter 53

Cozy Knit Sweater Cookie 54

Steamy Hot Cocoa with Whipped Cream Cookie 56

Wintery Snowflake Cookie 58

* Classic Christmas Faces 61

Jolly Santa Face Cookie 63

Elf Face Cookie 65

Red-Nosed Reindeer Face Cookie 67

* Folk Christmas 69

Stitched with Love Stocking Cookie 70

Elegant Reindeer Cookie 71

Textured Woodland Tree Cookie 72

Flying Dove Cookie 73

Spring Celebrations 75

* Love is in the Air 77

Up, Up and Away Hot Air Balloon Cookie 78

Cupid's Arrow Cookie 80

Chubby Heart Cloud Cookie 81

* Farmhouse Easter 83

Farm Fresh Easter Eggs Barn Cookie 84

Dottie Spring Chicken Cookie 86

Hippity Hoppity Bunny Cookie 88

Loops and Swirls Easter Eggs 89

* Mother's Day Gardening 91

Flower Seed Packet Cookie 92

Blooming Rubber Boot Cookie 94

Daisy Watering Can Cookie 96

Itty Bitty Flower Cookie 97

Hello Summer Cookies 99

* Father's Day Grilling 101

Cheeseburger with All the Fixings Cookie 103

King of the Grill Cookie 105

Hot Diggity Dog Cookie 106

Happy Mustard and Ketchup Cookie 107

* Red, White & Boomi 109

Hooray for the USA Cookie 110

Red, White & Boom Firecracker Cookie 112

Patriotic Popsicle Cookie 113

* Fun in the Sun 115

Laid-Back Leather Sandal Cookie 116

Summer Vibes Swimsuit Cookie 118

Here Comes the Sun Hat Cookie 119

Fall Gatherings 121

* Back to School 123

Nerdy Apple Cookie 124

Chunky Yellow Pencil Cookie 126

Colorful Crayon Cookie 127

Trick or Treat 129

Trick or Treat Pumpkin Cookie 131

Ooey Gooey Caramel Apple Cookie 133

Classic Candy Corn Cookie 134

Halloween Wrapped Candy Cookie 135

* Give Thanks 137

Give Thanks Wreath Cookie 138

Bumpy Pumpkin Cookie 140

Speckled Leaf Cookie 141

Resources 143

Cookie Templates 145

Piping Practice Sheet 146

Acknowledgments 147

About the Author 148

Index 149

Editorial Reviews

The cookie world has been waiting for a book like this! Anne’s many years of experience show in her ability to break down the steps to making fabulous, edible cookie creations! Beginners and experienced cookie makers alike are sure to be inspired.”
—Hillary Ramos, founder and owner of The Cookie Countess

“This book is a treasure-trove of information. Anne’s encouraging spirit comes through in her writing, offering support and advice throughout the entire process.”
—Callye Alvarado, founder and owner of Sweet Sugarbelle

“Packed with delightfully charming designs and practical tips, The Crafted Cookie is a fantastic resource! If you want to take the guesswork out of decorating, this is a must-have book in your cookie decorating library!”
—Georganne Bell, sugar artist and author of The Cookie Companion

“This book is full of beautiful cookies for all occasions. The step-by-step directions and gorgeous photos will show you how to create any cookie you can imagine.”
—Lisa Snyder, founder and owner of The Bearfoot Baker and author of 100 Animal Cookies

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