Full of fun and inspiring ideas for novice or experienced bakers, this guide offers simple instructions for creating decorative enhancements using ingredients on hand. Containing 20 different designs and tips, this handbook shows how to decorate cupcakes and cookies—whether freshly baked using recipes provided or ready-made—for all kinds of occasions and an assortment of guests, including gardeners, knitters, and sun worshippers. From goodies for Easter baskets to Halloween horrors, the beautiful photography and step-by-step directions provide the know-how to make impressive cupcake and cookie decorating achievable.