
Beatriz da Costa
New Uses for Old Things
Use Cookie Cutters to Decorate Cakes
A clever way to repurpose an everyday item.
Original purpose: Creating an army of gingerbread men.
Aha! use: Stenciling designs on frosted or unfrosted cakes. Place cookie cutters on top and fill with sprinkles, powdered sugar, or
cocoa powder. (Warning: This technique may convince guests you've taken a master class in cake decorating.)
Reward: A shortcut to creative cake toppers.
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