What is the trick to place royal icing on cookies without it running down the sides...can anybody explain what I did wrong...is there a fool proof recipe?
Thanks, Karen
Your royal icing probably isn't thick enough. Also, make sure that you stay on top of the cookie. If you go on the side even a little, gravity takes over. Another thing, I've been able to pick off the "drip" and it still look okay. First recommendation is play with your consistency. Think it might be too thin.
Are you outlining your cookie first?
I use a method similar to what member globalgatherings is mentioning. I first outline my cookies with regular royal icing (thick, not thinned; the more merinque powder you use the stiffer it gets), then I thin the same royal icing and "fill-in" the outline when it has dried. Once you get the hang of using royal icing you can actually free-hand the design, but out-lining certainly helps in the beginning. Good luck!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I will definitely add more Meringue Powder next time and OUTLINE! Great ideas for a newbie to have!
I appreciate the feedback!
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