THE Decoration DEEP DIVE
Confectioners’ Sugar Dusting
PICK A STENCIL, SIFT YOUR SUGAR, AND VOILÀ! A DELICATELY DETAILED DESIGN IS BORN.
THE PATTERNS
Plain Dusting: When in doubt, no pattern or stencil is required. A simple dusting of confectioners’ sugar onto a cookie is always embraced as a snowy wonder.
Doily/Lace Pattern: Use the edge of a paper doily or a lace tablecloth to give your cookies an intricate design. The fine confectioners’ sugar will sift directly into the eyelet holes to resemble a lace pattern.
Paper Stencil Pattern: Trace stars, snowflakes, and trees onto paper and then cut them out, or use a stencil puncher (like the kinds found at craft stores like Michaels) to create quick, exact designs.
THE METHOD
Lay the desired pattern over the cookie. With a sifter, cascade confectioners’ sugar onto cookie until completely coated. Gently remove the stencil or pattern, ensuring you don’t
