So I have been making cakes for family and friends and I love doing it. But, people keep asking me for cookies. The nice ones...all decorated with the icing on top. I read stuff and I know they have to be flooded...correct? I'm just not sure where to even begin. I just make cookies cut out in the shape I want, bake them, and then what? How do i get the icing to look so smooth and nice? I have taken no classes for anything so I feel like I am slightly lost and behind others!! Thanks for any help in advance!!!

Start here - http://cakecentral.com/articles/112/how-to-bake-decorate-cookies
This is a great over-view article.

try this http://www.universityofcookie.com/

Additional advice.

http://www.cakejournal.com/archives/how-to-flood-cookies-with-royal-icing

http://www.karenscookies.net/Cookie-Decorating-Videos_ep_73-1.html

I tried cookies once, just for my own little party. Charge big bucks for cookies...there is a reason these talented ladies and gentleman charge what they charge for their cookies. The are time consuming and a PITA sometimes I'll stick to cupcakes and cakes because my patiences just isn't with me for cookies

here's a great blog plus pointers:

http://cookiecrazie.blogspot.com/p/faq.html

Great info, thanks to all!!!

Another great blog.
www.sweetopia.net

Yes! Highly recommend Sweetopia! I read it everyday. You always learn something new there.

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUGGESTIONS AND REPLIES!!!! THEY ARE ALL GREAT AND I HAVE SPENT MY EVENING READING EACH ONE AND LEARNING!!!!

Thanks for the sweetopia site! Very nice.