COURSE DURATION: 18 HOURS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:This beginner-level course teaches the fundamentals of cookie decorating, including piping, techniques, and detailed designs. Students will explore color, textures, and creative techniques to craft beautifully decorated cookies for any occasion. By the end, they’ll have the skills to decorate with confidence and creativity.
COURSE OUTLINE:Module 1:
Introduction to Cookie Decorating
- Overview of cookie decorating techniques
- Understanding different decorating styles: royal icing, fondant, and printed designs
- Essential tools and ingredients
Module 2: Baking the Perfect Cookie Base
- Choosing the right cookie dough for decorating
- Rolling, cutting, and baking evenly shaped cookies
- Tips for achieving the perfect texture and surface
Module 3: Working with Royal Icing
- Making and coloring royal icing
- Piping techniques: outlining, flooding, and detailing
- Creating texture and dimension with icing
Module 4: Mastering Fondant Decorations
- Rolling, shaping, and applying fondant to cookies
- Creating textures and embossed designs
- Using cutters, molds, and painting on fondant
Module 5: Printing Designs on Cookies
- Introduction to edible printing techniques
- Using edible ink printers and wafer paper
- Stenciling and hand-painting for custom designs
Module 6: Layering & Techniques
- Combining royal icing, fondant, and printed designs
- Creating 3D cookie decorations and effects
- Adding embellishments like sprinkles
Module 7: Themed Cookie Designs
- Creating seasonal or event-based cookies
- Exploring trending designs and color palettes
- Customizing cookies for special occasions
Module 8: Packaging & Presentation
- Properly drying and storing decorated cookies
- Wrapping techniques for gifting and selling
- Creating professional packaging for cookie sets