The royal icing can be made up to three days ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The time has come to talk about cut-out sugar cookies. These are such a staple ...

then experimenting with marble-effect icing sugar will be a welcomed addition. To add some color and style to your cookies, drop in some gel food coloring for the best, most vibrant results.

Roll out both pieces of dough until about 1/4 inch thick and cut out as many cookies ... royal icing: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the powdered sugar ...