Stencils come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, perfect for any bake, big and small. These super simple tools are the secret to picture-perfect cookies or that dreamy, snow-dusted effect on cakes ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Lani Halliday of Brooklyn's Brutus Bakeshop uses stencils to create the patterns that end up on her unique cakes. The finished product is a tasty work of art.