For cookie decorating, you’ll likely use round tips that range in size from #1 (the smallest opening, which creates the thinnest lines) to #5 (a larger opening, creating thicker lines).

Use a piping bag or squeeze bottle to pipe the borders and edges of your cookies. Let the icing dry completely, about 20 minutes, before continuing to the next step.

Paso Robles, California, professional cookie artist Elizabeth Adams, aka Arty McGoo, shares tips for how to bake and decorate holiday cookies. Here’s video and directions for Christmas Santa ...

(Bonus: They are, in my opinion, also more delicious than your standard Christmas cookie.) Invite children. First, it’s fun that way.

Get inspired to bake and decorate. 10TV's Karina Nova shows us how you can make professionally-decorated cookies at an upcoming class at Franklin Park Conservatory.

Vanessa Shmanske, the owner of Sweet Details Grand Rapids, joined the Fox 17 Morning Mix to teach us how to decorate sugar cookies. Start window shopping or learn more at sweetdetailsgr.com.

Even if your holiday cookie decorating game is not top-notch, or you only have so much time and energy to devote to the craft, I’ve got you covered.