As written, the frosting or icing is a nice consistency to just dollop on with a spoon, offset spatula, or knife. It's not designed to be piped, nor is piping necessary. If you're looking for icing you can pipe, I recommend using the frosting from my u003ca href=u0022https://www.averiecooks.com/classic-gingerbread-cookies/u0022u003eCutout Classic Gingerbread Cookieu003c/au003e recipe.u003cimg class=u0022wp-image-104930u0022 alt=u0022Gingerbread Molasses Cookies with Eggnog Frosting - Soft and chewy ginger molasses cookies with eggnog cream cheese frosting are the PERFECT Christmas cookie! Set out a platter of these beauties for your next Christmas party or holiday gathering and no one will be able to resist these richly spiced cookies! Put them on your holiday baking list - so EASY to make, no rolling or cutting out necessary!u0022 src=u0022https://www.averiecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/gingerbreadmollagescookiescollage3.pngu0022 style=u0022max-width:100%;u0022/u003e