Colorful Easter Egg Cookies
Additional Information
Step 1
Make cookies. Prepare cookie dough and roll out following recipe directions. Cut using egg cutter from set. Bake and cool completely.
Step 2
Decorate cookies. Prepare royal icing following recipe directions. Tint blue, rose and violet. Use tip 3 and violet icing to pipe zigzag and lines. Use tip 3 and rose icing to pipe e-motion. Use tip 3 and blue icing to pipe e-motion and dots.
E-Motion works best for bottom borders or western lariats. If you need to change positions while piping a border, push in tip at the end of the ?e? and continue for a smooth look.
The Zigzag is a popular way to fill in outlined areas, perfect for ribbed sweater and cuff effects. You can also use tight zigzags to cover the entire side of your cake—they look great!
Perfect for classic borders or cloudlike decorations, dots are a versatile technique that can be piped in a range of sizes. The dot technique can be used as a simple border for cakes and cookies, as well as for icing cupcakes or piping meringues.