Nobody knows cookies are an everyday treat quite like General Mills and its baking brands, Betty Crocker and Pillsbury.

The next time you decorate cookies, take inspiration from this classic Italian dessert and substitute your go-to frosting ...

Nicole Hopper is a recipe tester and developer based in Birmingham, Alabama. If you ever wondered what the secret is to perfectly frosted cut-out sugar cookies, we’ll fill you in: royal icing.

Once baked to a light golden color, sugar cookies can be left plain or decorated with icing, sprinkles and more ... them with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar, milk and lemon juice.

Cook’s notes: For buttercream frosting, in a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat 2 room temperature sticks of unsalted butter on medium speed for 4 minutes. Add 2 cups powdered sugar ...