Since my latest roundup over at Houzz is relevant to all of you interested in baking and decorating sweets, I had to share here, too. Of course you could also make sure to own Sugarlicious which has an even more comprehensive list of all the tools you’ll need, as well as a way longer Resources list, hint hint. But I digress. Over at Houzz I’ve collected a bunch of the tools I use most frequently when baking and decorating cookies, cupcakes, marshmallows, cake pops and other sweet treats. I’ve already covered supplies and where to get them HERE, but this expands on that first list. Scroll past the roundup for more information.
For links to the resources in the roundup pictured below,
THE ESSENTIAL TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
the shopping list:
a set of round cookie cutters
dough scraper
rolling pin
shaped cookie cutters
lollipop sticks
cupcake liners
good baking and cupcake trays
fondant
meringue powder
parchment paper
spatula
disposable decorating bags
couplers
decorating tips
Americolor Soft Gel Paste food coloring
food decorator pens
paint brushes
scissors
edible icing sheets
sanding sugar and sprinkles
candy melts
WHERE TO SHOP FOR SUPPLIES
craft stores
Stores such as A.C. Moore, Michaels and Hobby Lobby carry many of the items you need, such as
cake decorating supply stores
Search google to see if you have any of these stores locally. They carry everything your craft store doesn’t, most likely. In the DC area, you have Fran’s Cake and Candy Supply out in Fairfax, VA and Little Bitts Shop in Wheaton, MD.
specialty chain stores
One of my favorite shops is Sur la Table. They carry fondant, tips, cookie cutters bakeware, cupcake liners, meringue powder and other decorating supplies.
online
Everything you need is online. Everything. Amazon carries a lot of products, such as the Some of my other go-tos for supplies are
for cookie cutters
Many of the above resources also carry cookie cutters, but be sure to check out this post on cookie cutter collections for a more complete list.
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Looks like you’ve got it all covered. Makes me want to get back into cookie decorating
A girl after my own heart
Looks like you know what you’re taking about Meaghan;) <3
great list! can’t wait to visit some of those sites I haven’t seen before!
You are an amazingly generous person! I have severe arthritis of the hip and am awaiting surgery. As a result, I’ve not been able to work and, getting bored, decided I needed a hobby. Don’t know why, but I settled on cookie baking. I don’t know the first thing about decorating (have never even made sugar cookies!), so did a search and found your blog. What a wonderful resource, and perfect for a beginner like me. I’ve been on your site every day for the past week, and am going to buy your book today. Thank you so much for sharing everything you know!
Thank you so much Kathy!!! What an encouraging comment to read
. All the best for your surgery! Beleeeeeeeve me, I understand fully how THAT goes!