Meringue powder creates a thicker icing that puffs slightly and creates a thick layer of icing that will make your cookies ...

In seven minutes, you'll have a classic frosting for icing cakes, cupcakes, pies, and more. Learn how to make this ...

But, for a twist, make this Thumbprint Cookies with Icing recipe (instead of filling the cookies with jam). For more ideas of what to make, check out all of our desserts. Classic thumbprint cookies ...

Make the icing*, and decorate the cookies only after they’ve cooled completely (which takes at least 20 minutes or so). *This is where my version differs from Swift’s and Joy’s. Wow ...

Make cookies: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add icing sugar, and beat for 3 more minutes. Beat in maple extract.