Let’s create the cutest Valentine cocoa cookies together! 😍 I’ll show you step by step how to decorate sweet bears, pandas, and animals inside mugs with hearts, sprinkles, and cozy details. Perfect for growing your character skills.
Learn the secrets to creating the perfect cookie dough! In this lesson, you’ll discover tips for mixing, measuring, and handling dough to achieve soft, chewy, and delicious cookies every time.
Lesson Sections / Steps:
Ingredients Overview – Quick review of all ingredients and tips for substitutions.
Measuring & Mixing – How to properly measure, cream, and mix for the ideal dough texture.
Dough Consistency Check – Tips to know when your dough is just right.
Chilling & Resting – Why chilling matters and how long for best results.
Shaping & Preparing for Baking – Rolling, cutting, or scooping techniques.
Troubleshooting Tips – Common mistakes and how to fix them.
Materials Needed:
Ingredients (flour, sugar, butter, eggs, etc.)
Mixing bowls & utensils
Baking sheet & parchment paper
Optional Extras:
Printable PDF with recipe & tips
Video demonstration for each step
Accessing the Class:
This class is hosted privately on YouTube. To watch, you must subscribe using the email you registered with. Once subscribed, you’ll have exclusive access to all videos and resources for the course. Please do not share the link—access is limited to registered students only.
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Follow the complete cookie-making process from start to finish! This section guides you step-by-step through preparing the dough, baking, and decorating with techniques for smooth royal icing, shaping, and finishing touches. Perfect for beginners and experienced decorators looking to create beautiful, delicious cookies.
Master the art of royal icing! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to make smooth, pipeable icing perfect for decorating cookies, cakes, and more. From mixing to consistency tips, discover techniques to create beautiful designs that set perfectly every time. Ideal for beginners and advanced decorators alike.
Learn how to shape your cookies by hand! This lesson teaches techniques for cutting and forming dough without cookie cutters, giving you creative control and perfect results every time. Ideal for unique shapes and custom designs.
Learn how to transfer your designs onto cookies with precision! This lesson teaches techniques for tracing patterns using edible pens, templates, or stencils, making decorating easier and ensuring perfect results every time. Ideal for both beginners and advanced decorators.
Discover how to use a projector to transfer your designs onto cookies easily! I’ll guide you step-by-step on setup, focus, and alignment so your outlines look clean and accurate every time.
Learn to create professional cookie templates using Adobe Illustrator! This lesson guides you step-by-step through designing, sizing, and preparing templates for precise cookie cutting and decorating. Perfect for decorators who want to streamline their workflow and achieve consistent, beautiful results every time.
Welcome to BC Valentine Mug – Theory
In this foundational class, we focus on design planning, color palette selection, icing consistency, and proper layering for character mug cookies. Learn how to structure balanced compositions, achieve smooth flooding, and prepare for dimension, shading, and glitter heart effects. This class builds the technical base you need before moving into full decoration.
In this class, you’ll learn how to master the Crackle Technique and clean Tracing methods to elevate your cookie designs. We focus on icing consistency, proper drying stages, and layering order to achieve a controlled crackle texture. You’ll also practice precise tracing to create sharp outlines, detailed expressions, and professional finishes. Perfect for adding dimension, texture, and refined details to character cookies.
In this class, you’ll learn how to create your own DIY Sugar for Hearts to add sparkle and texture to your Valentine cookies. We focus on coloring techniques, achieving the perfect sugar texture, proper drying, and application methods for clean, professional results. This simple but impactful detail adds dimension and charm to mugs, cupcakes, and character designs. Easy, beautiful, and budget-friendly.
In this class, you’ll learn the proper way to clean and care for your decorating brushes to keep them in perfect condition. We cover how to remove gel colors, edible dust, and luster residue without damaging bristles. Learn drying techniques, storage tips, and how to extend the life of your tools for consistent, professional results. Clean tools = sharper details and smoother finishes.
Learn the art of creating delicate, detailed royal icing transfers! In this class, you’ll discover how to pipe intricate designs onto parchment or acetate, achieve crisp edges, and add dimension to your cookies.
Step-by-step videos guide you through different transfer techniques, color layering, and tips for flawless results—perfect for decorators looking to elevate their cookie designs with professional, ready-to-use decorations.
Let’s start decorating! In BC Valentine Mug – Practice Part 1
We begin applying the techniques learned in Theory. Step by step, we focus on clean piping, smooth flooding, proper layering, and building the mug base with balance and dimension. This guided session strengthens control, precision, and confidence while preparing your design for final character details and textured heart accents.
In BC Valentine Mug – Practice Part 2
We complete the design with character details, shading, crackle texture, and sparkling sugar heart accents. Step by step, we focus on facial expressions, dimension, layering order, and refined finishing touches. This guided session helps you achieve polished, professional Valentine cookies full of charm, texture, and signature Fanalu style.