I've been so impressed with all the wonderful cookies on here that I want to try my hand at it. I tried making some of Penny's sugar cookies to play around with and try my hand at decorating. I'm not pleased with the final product. I did the outline then flood technique. You can definately see the outline even after I flooded them. I probably need more practice at outlining to make that part neater.(I love the smooth finish that I see on so many cookies in the gallery)
Is there a particular icing recipe that works better than the others?
Any other tips for someone just starting out?
Thanks!
Hi and Welcome,
Here's a thread on acronyms:
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-2926-acronyms.html
And thread on How to Make a Cookie Bouquet:
(Cookie tutorial w/recipes for cookies/frosting/glaze and comparisons of same.)
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-1471741-.html
Cookie Video:
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-1763871-.html
How to Make Dough Frame:
http://forum.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopicp-1702501-.html
HTH
I would suggest Antonia74's tutorial (as well as her icing recipe; it works great!). I know it has helped many "newbies" 
Happy baking!
http://cakecentral.com/article54-How-To-Bake--Decorate-Cookies.html
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