Cookie Decorating Ideas: Turning Matcha Sugar Cookies into Edible Art

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Pressed Flowers Place edible flowers (like violas or pansies) on the cookies before baking or press them into royal icing. Delicate and elegant!

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Gold Leaf Accents Add small pieces of edible gold leaf to one edge for a luxurious touch. Great for special occasions.

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Matcha Glaze Dip Create a glossy matcha glaze and dip the tops of the cookies halfway for a two-tone effect.

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Stamped Designs Use food-safe stamps to imprint patterns or words before baking—works well with a minimalist aesthetic.

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Royal Icing Detail Pipe white or pastel royal icing in intricate lace or mandala patterns for a high-end bakery look.

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Matcha Ombre Icing Tint icing in various shades of green and blend them across the cookie for an ombre effect.

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Holiday Themes Cut cookies into trees, hearts, or stars and decorate to fit the season using icing and small candies.

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