Everybody likes cookies, but they LOVE good-looking cookies. Take your treats to the next level with this beginner's guide to cookie decorating. Full of tips and tricks to make your projects easier, this is a go-to resource for first-time decorators and cookie pros alike. Learn how to create adorable cookie cats, mermaids, monkeys, babies, foxes, and much more choose and use your decorating tools color icing at the right time and pick the best colors for your project mix the perfect shade of icing (including color charts and palettes) preserve your cookie masterpieces by drying, freezing, and storing With designs that are perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion, this book has everything you need to get started, including recipes and step-by-step instructions. Easy to use and filled with fun ideas, this book will soon have you creating professional-looking cookies right in your own home!