Easy tips and techniques to help you get creative with cookies.

Maybe you don’t have the time, energy or inclination to whip up a 3-D gingerbread wonderland, complete with snowy Christmas trees, red-cheeked carolers and royal icing garlands for Santa’s reindeer.

These cookies are designed to be holiday showstoppers, decorated on every surface with colorful icing, sanding sugar, and candies. Each cookie begins with the same sugar cookie dough and a printable ...