Ever get a feeling of impending doom when confronted with the proposition of making a portrait cookie? Well, you certainly aren’t the only one! The good news is: Cookie Connection’s October 2025 Watch-Learn-Create Challenge #61 guest, Noelle Le-Lê Phan Viên Hy, will put all of your irrational fears to rest
People have been piping basketweave for what seems like eons, and almost every decorator has his/her own take. But few know how to make basketweave look as precise, elegant, and effortless as does Cookie Connection’s July 2025 Watch-Learn-Create Challenge #60 guest, Noriko Forster of Cookie Crumbs by mintlemonade
Julia is back with the 61st Cookie Connection Challenge (the eleventh in her new-ish Watch-Learn-Create series), and it’s once again hosted by the wonderful Manu Pezzopane who has an uncanny way of asking featured guests all the right questions at
Organized by host Manu Pezzopane, this 60th Cookie Connection Challenge (the tenth in the new-ish Watch-Learn-Create series) focused on how to pipe picture-perfect basketweave. And its featured guest was none other than the master of finely piped details herself –
Julia’s 59th Cookie Connection Challenge (the ninth in the new-ish Watch-Learn-Create series) was hosted as always by the lovely Manu Pezzopane and featured Anna Oliinyk of Sunday Cookers for the second time. (In 2023, Anna was the featured guest for
Julia’s 58th Cookie Connection Challenge (the eighth in the new-ish Watch-Learn-Create series) came with a bow on top – as a figure of speech. It’s true though – it was a mighty special gift because its kickoff tutorial contained a
This 57th Cookie Connection Challenge (the seventh in the new-ish Watch-Learn-Create series) had a fun twist. Regular challenge host Manu Pezzopane assumed the role of featured guest while past challenge guest Evelin Milanesi stepped in as the special guest host.
Organized by host Manu Pezzopane, this 56th Cookie Connection Challenge (the sixth in the new-ish Watch-Learn-Create series) focused on how to add elegance to simple cookies with finely piped ruffle borders. And its featured guest was none other than the
This 55th Cookie Connection Challenge, organized by host Manu Pezzopane, centered around dimensional mixed media cookies and featured the very talented Carmen Urbano of Inspirations by Carmen Urbano. Born in Mexico and currently residing in San Diego, California, USA, Carmen
Organized by host Manu Pezzopane, this 54th Cookie Connection Challenge featured Anna Oliinyk of Sunday Cookers. Anna is an award-winning cookie artist who earned first place and Best in Show in Julia’s 2022 and 2023 cookie art competitions. In this challenge,
Wow! This third challenge in Julia’s new Watch-Learn-Create series was a real gem! Hosted by Manu Pezzopane on Julia’s community-based site Cookie Connection, this challenge kicked off like every other with an instructional video by a noted cookie artist that was designed
Julia couldn’t have been more excited to announce the second featured instructor in her Watch-Learn-Create series! Hosted by Manu Pezzopane on Julia’s community-based site Cookie Connection, these challenges kick off every two months with an instructional video by a noted cookie artist
Earlier in 2022, Cookie Connection’s popular Practice Bakes Perfect challenges got a makeover, and Challenge #51, which opened on July 20, was the first challenge bearing this brand new look. Woo hoo! Hosted by longtime Cookie Connection contributor Manu Pezzopane,
With the help of three different challenge hosts over the years, Cookie Connection is now celebrating its 50th Practice Bakes Perfect challenge! Woo hoo! Challenge #50 is commemorating that milestone by giving entrants the opportunity to revisit any of the past
“Texture” and “dimension” are still the biggest buzzwords in cookie decorating these days, and, lucky for us, our featured guest for Cookie Connection‘s Challenge #59 shows us how to create more of both buzzwords with two simple wafer paper techniques
What cookie or cookie set isn’t made more beautiful by the addition of a bow? And when the bows are as lifelike and dimensional as those made by Cookie Connection’s Watch-Learn-Create Challenge #58 guest, all the better! Find out who she is and how to enter
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