Cake and cookie decorating--and all the tools that go with it--has become big business for craft chains. Michael's offers both cake and cookie decorating classes--and the fancy, decorated cookie is a long-time staple of parties and events. Great Cookie Decorating puts cookie-decorating techniques at readers' fingertips. Irresistible designs beckon readers to try these techniques for professional, bakery-made results--and beginners will love creating fancy designs they never thought possible.

Many people would love to decorate cookies like a pro--but how does someone start? This book is the answer, with recipes, frosting techniques, and easy to master decorating designs that will wow friends and family. Readers will love learning how to create these just-right little cookes that are fresh and fun and reflect the spirit of the event--whether for hoidays, parties or everyday family celebrations.

Amber Spiegel has developed a clear-cut approach that will have readers producing beautiful cookies in no time at all. Every page of the book is chock full of time-saving, tasty, cookie making and decorating ideas.

Spiegel offers clever know-how readers just won't find anywhere else, including:

• Double duty techniques that can be used again and again to create different effects, and on treats other than cookies!
• Show-off presentation ideas for making cookies the centerpiece of a table or party display