This handy trick turns a basic freezer bag into a piping bag for frosting, pastries, and more.

This is when the trusty plastic bagand a pair of kitchen shearscomes in handy.

Place the bag on the kitchen counter or flat work surface.

frosted cupcakes and a piping bag made from a freezer bag

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you’re free to also place the bag in a jar or cup with the corner pointing down.

Working the bag into this shape will make it easier to apply the topping.

Using clean scissors, snip off the corner of the bag where the frosting has accumulated.

freezer bags, cupcakes, frosting, and scissors

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The bigger the hole, the more topping will dispense.

Now you’re ready to frost or ice!

It’s an easy trick that will make yourbaking achievementsthat much sweeter.

a freezer bag filled with frosting and a piping tip

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Use leftovers to dress up store-bought cookies or for an extra-sweet pancake breakfast treat.

frosting in a freezer bag with a piping tip

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chocolate cupcakes are frosted with a bag of frosting beside them

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