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How to Marble Royal Icing on Sugar Cookies
December 18, 2020
Courtesy of The Chopping Block
We ve seen a lot of viral trends this year, from whipped coffee to three ingredient cloud bread. But some of the most classic kitchen creations never go out of style, and one that s as timeless as it is gorgeous is marbled royal icing on cookies. The swirly-twirly confections are mesmerizing and leave room for creativity. If you ve held off on trying this techinique, you may be surprised to find out that it s easier than it looks (just watch the video above to see for yourself!).
For Lisa Counts, Executive Chef at The Chopping Block in Chicago, the devil is in the details. Sure, you can fling some frosting on a cookie, but for something truly special, it s all about those little touches. Marbling is one of those simple techniques that elevates a humble sugar cookie to something Instagram-worthy. And you can stop right there, or you can continue decorating if you want to pull out all t