The Beginner's Guide to Cookie Decorating - Mary Valentino

The Beginner’s Guide to Cookie Decorating is a friendly, accessible English‑language guide that shows you exactly how to create beautifully decorated cookies, even if you’ve never picked up a piping bag before. Written by Mary Valentino — the creator behind Emma’s Sweets and winner of the Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge — this book brings her most reliable techniques and beginner‑proof methods together in one place.

Mary breaks down the essentials of cookie decorating into clear, manageable steps. You’ll learn how to mix and color icing, how to achieve smooth finishes, how to pipe clean lines and details, and how to design cookies that look polished and professional. The instructions are simple, encouraging and designed specifically for beginners who want fast, confidence‑boosting results.

The book includes a wide range of designs, from simple shapes to more detailed seasonal and themed cookies. Each project is supported by practical tips, troubleshooting advice and smart shortcuts that help you avoid common mistakes. Whether you’re decorating for holidays, birthdays or just for fun, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to keep you practicing and improving.

With 160 pages of techniques, designs and expert guidance, The Beginner’s Guide to Cookie Decorating is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to create colorful, creative and delicious decorated cookies at home.