Instructions

1. Make or purchase frosting. The frosting does not have to be homemade, but you need enough frosting to fully decorate a cookie or cake.

2. Use a spoon to scoop the frosting from the container into a medium mixing bowl. Use a larger bowl if you are making more frosting.

3. Select glitter color. Edible glitter comes in a variety of colors, including red, pink, purple, gold and silver.

4. Create glitter design on a piece of notebook paper. Start with something simple, such as a border or initial. Create more complicated designs as you gain experience.

5. Use a rubber spatula to frost the cookie or cake. Scoop frosting from the bowl and place it in the center of the item. Spread the frosting across using the spatula, working the frosting from the center out toward the edges. Continue frosting until the item is completely covered.

6. Open edible glitter container. Unscrew the lid slowly to prevent spilling.

7. Decorate the cookie or cake by following the design that was created earlier. Work slowly from the top of the design to the bottom, being careful not to sprinkle too much glitter in one spot.

8. Remove any excess glitter with a spatula or knife. Be careful not to damage the design or remove to much icing.