The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Cookie Decorating
Welcome to the sweet world of cookie decorating! If you've ever admired beautifully decorated cookies and thought, "I could never do that," this guide is here to prove you wrong. With the right tools and a bit of guidance, anyone can create stunning fondant cookies that are perfect for birthdays, baby showers, weddings, holidays, or just for fun!
Why Fondant?
Fondant is a beginner's best friend. It's easy to work with, creates a clean professional finish, and allows you to add detailed designs using stamps, cutters, and texture tools.
What You’ll Need to Get Started:
Here’s your beginner-friendly toolkit:
- 3D Printed Cookie Cutter + Stamp Sets – These ensure clean shapes and raised details in one easy step.
- Fondant – Pre-colored or white (to be tinted with gel colors).
- Fondant Roller & Guides – To roll fondant evenly.
- Fondant Texture Rollers or Plates – Add visual depth and pattern.
- Cornflour or Icing Sugar – To prevent sticking.
- Edible Glue or Water – To attach fondant to cookies. (View recipe)
- Food-grade Brushes – For painting on details or glue.
- Cookie Base – A delicious sugar cookie with a flat top.
Step-by-Step Decorating Process
Step 1: Bake Your Cookies
Choose a simple, flat sugar cookie recipe that holds shape well. Let them cool completely before decorating. Check out our FREE No-Fail Recipe.
Step 2: Prepare Your Fondant
Roll out your fondant using a roller and guide rings for even thickness. Dust your surface lightly with cornflour.
Step 3: Use Your Stamps & Texture Tools
Before cutting the fondant shape, press your stamp or texture roller onto it to create the design.
Step 4: Cut the Fondant
Align your matching cutter and press it over the stamped design to get a perfect fit for your cookie.
Step 5: Attach the Fondant
Brush a thin layer of edible glue or water onto the cookie surface. Gently place the fondant on top and smooth it down.
Step 6: Personalise (Optional)
Order personalised stamps to add details like names, dates, or messages.
Bonus Tips for Beginners:
- Start with simple shapes like circles or hearts.
- Use pastel colors for a forgiving, soft aesthetic.
- Work in a cool, dry space to avoid sticky fondant.
- Store cookies flat in airtight containers until you're ready to share or package.
What Makes This Fun and Easy
At Happy Cookie Cutters, all our tools are designed to make cookie decorating simple, stress-free, and most importantly—fun! Everything is made in-house and thoughtfully designed so you don’t need years of experience to get professional-looking results.
So go ahead—roll, stamp, and decorate with confidence. You've got this!
Looking for the perfect tools to get started? Check out our beginner-friendly bundles or explore our themed collections for every occasion!