The joy of seeing (and smelling) a batch of cut-out sugar cookies on the table is unmatched. The next best feeling is perfecting an art-worthy sugar cookie that didn't require fancy tools to decorate.

Ready to make your homemade meringue cookies even more magnificent? Try one of these unique, expert-approved decorating tips ...

decorated with icing or sandwiched with your favorite filling. Whether you're looking for a tried-and-true recipe or want to riff on this classic dessert, Food & Wine's guide to sugar cookies has ...

To decorate your sugar cookies, begin by mixing your royal icing to the perfect consistency -- thick enough to coat the cookie with full coverage without being too watery. Now it's time to dip the ...