How to decorate “pretzel” cookies

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1. Prepare a batch Chocolate Cutout Sugar Cookies and let cool completely before decorating.
2. Prepare royal icing according to previously mentioned consistencies and colours and fill pastry bags equipped with appropriate tips.
3. Cover the cookies with white filler icing and let dry few hours before moving on to the next step.
   
4. Trace the bottom half of a pretzel with brown filler icing and immediately sprinkle with heart-shaped sugar confettis. Let dry for fifteen minutes before moving on to the next step.
   
   
   
   
5. Trace the remaining half of the confetti with light brown filler icing and immediately sprinkle with translucent decorating sugar. Let dry completely, 10 to 12 hours.