How funny, I just watched that one.
So you feel like the red was too thick? I think it was closer to a 20 second.
I am very disappointed with them and myself. I am hoping the paw prints and bones look better. I won't serve them if they aren't. The #2's likely wont be served.
Oh Yes, serve them, as they are probably delicious! Everyone will likely enjoy them!
It's food first and foremost, and making them look better and better is a slow process for most of us.
Who do you know who could make those cookies like you just made? You are already ahead of the power curve by just taking these first steps. Baby steps at first, nice easy baby steps.
Use a digital timer and try about 12 - 15 seconds for the outline. This gal Hani (Haniela's) @ www.hanielas.com posted some great information in your thread.
and there are some super informative threads by doing a search for cookies & icing.
How funny, I just watched that one.
So you feel like the red was too thick? I think it was closer to a 20 second.
I am very disappointed with them and myself. I am hoping the paw prints and bones look better. I won't serve them if they aren't. The #2's likely wont be served.
Did I read correctly that this is your first effort at decorating cookies? And you're annoyed that they're not 'Sugarbelle' level?
I add cocoa to my red every time and have never had a problem with it being too thick, or the consistency being changed, but I always use 20 second for everything except my writing.Sometimes my cookies puff up, and I take a piece of parchment paper and press the top flat when I take them out of the oven. If you are finding that your icing craters or sinks, shake the cookie after you finish your dots or flooding so that the icing settles better.
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Did I read correctly that this is your first effort at decorating cookies? And you're annoyed that they're not 'Sugarbelle' level?
You read that correctly, sort of. I am not comparing myself to anyone else's skill set or level, however, I do have certain expectations for myself and I did not meet those.
I by no means expected perfection with my first go but I did expect better. My icing was probably 45 second icing if I'd actually timed it, idk. I still have almost 40 bones and 40 paws to do so hopefully those will be better. The icing didn't flow well and it caused all the crooks and jagged lines, I think.
I know it's a learning process just like everything else. I am always hard on myself and generally disappointed in the outcome of most any project.
I have read and read and read and watched many videos! I am looking forward to trying again when I finish up the rest of the cookies. I will post more about the outcome when I finish.
The cocoa made it taste good that's for sure! Ultimately I think my icing was just WAY to thick. The outlining one anyways.
Question: Do you still get a shiny finished product when you've added cocoa to you RI, in any color?
I can't even tell you how bad my first set of cookies was lol I don't usually like my cookies to have any shine at all, but if I add cocoa, it is matte regardless. Try adding a bit of corn syrup or using a fan if you want that glossy shiny finish. Good luck!!
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I can't even tell you how bad my first set of cookies was lol I don't usually like my cookies to have any shine at all, but if I add cocoa, it is matte regardless. Try adding a bit of corn syrup or using a fan if you want that glossy shiny finish. Good luck!!
and they still taste wonderful!! even an ugly one has a place in my heart stomach.
That's awesome ladies! I'm sure I've missed it but I think it could be comforting if some of the phenomenal cookie decorators had post about their humble beginnings. I don't want to do this as a job or to sell but that doesn't mean I don't care how they look.
You know what, now that you've mentioned it, I think the only one that has posted about their beginning was Sugarbelle. I do cookies mainly for family on bdays or holidays. I have a set of Cleveland Browns cookies that I start decorating tomorrow for my brother. We all learn something new every time we decorate I really commend you for taking such pride in your work. I live around 4 bakeries and I always smh at the horrible products that they put out. Just keep practicing, but mostly, let go and have fun! Don't forget to keep us updated!
Well I am so mad because I went to start outlining the bones and paws yesterday and realized that they were crumbly and dry. I had them in a ziplock bags. I figured that would be enough of an air tight container. I may try to salvage them. I don't even know! I was so irritated. I doubt I'll have time to make another couple batches, party is Sunday and I still have to make about 3 doz cupcakes and her 6' cake. My other daughter turns 12 next month and is having a Paris themed party so I may try to make some for her party. Maybe little purses? or rings? idk. We'll see.
These are the other cookies I did for her party. I used the 10 sec icing for the outline on the bone and made it 12 or so sec icing for the paw. The 10 sec was easier to work with but felt a touch to thin. For the flood I thinned it down considerably. About 6sec or so.
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Thanks!
Next time I will bake and freeze until ready to decorate. they were cute but dry :(
Aso you just stored them room temp in plastic bags? and some of them crumbled? the ones in the picture are very nice --
i like to freeze the unbaked cut out cookie then just toss in the oven at the last minute --
that design could be baked on too -- just thin some cookie dough with milk or water to piping consistency color it and pipe on the outlines -- no waiting for icing to dry -- just a thought for a future cookie adventure --
Yes, I baked them and stacked them in gallon sized Ziplock bags and iced them about 4 days later. Of the 36 paws only about 15 were still full intact. some were completely crumbed or broken and several had pieces nicked of the edges. Luckily It was a small gathering so I didn't need all 36. Kids had fun playing with decorating and eating the broken ones.
I have another party coming up in Nov so I plan to work on some new ones in the mean time.
glad that worked out and for sure freezing before or after baking is a great way to go -- best to you
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