How Many Tootsie Rolls Does It Take...

Decorating By isakov1 Updated 18 Oct 2006 , 10:02pm by HollyPJ

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isakov1 Posted 18 Oct 2006 , 3:09pm
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to make a big rose?? I used 2 last night but it made quite a small one. And how do you guys get the petals nice and thin without falling over??

TIA
Cindy

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HollyPJ Posted 18 Oct 2006 , 3:14pm
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I can't remember how many Tootsie Rolls I used when I made roses...but I can tell you what to do about the drooping (I think!).
You can place the roses on your cake, then just use your fingers to reposition any petals that may have moved or become smooshed. They should stay in shape as long as you're not in a really hot place.

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isakov1 Posted 18 Oct 2006 , 3:24pm
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Thanks HollyPJ! Just the person to get help from! It's your roses that I'd like to re-create! Your cake with the ganache and roses is beautiful!
Thanks again!
Cindy

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HollyPJ Posted 18 Oct 2006 , 3:29pm
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You're welcome!

You can also put the roses in the fridge to firm them up once you have the petals how you want them.

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darcat Posted 18 Oct 2006 , 3:33pm
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I made some last week and found that It was easier to make the little insides and then put them in the fridge and did the same with each row of petals as they kept wilting on me lol. Once they were on the cake I lifted the petals to where I wanted them and then just refrigerated the whole thing and it turned out beautiful I dont have any pics of my work cause I dont own a digital camera I tried with my web cam but the pics looke terrible and not very clear. Well maybe santa will bring me one icon_lol.gif lol

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amodeoandrea Posted 18 Oct 2006 , 3:36pm
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What? I never heard of this. Does anyone have instructions on how to make tootsie roll roses?

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darcat Posted 18 Oct 2006 , 3:36pm
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Oh I also wanted to say that I use the giant tootsie roll I found it cheaper than the little bags and that I used about 1 giant one to make 2 roses of a good size. I can get 2 giant rolls for $1. at my dollar store so works out good.

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mconrey Posted 18 Oct 2006 , 3:38pm
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In the intructions I have, it says to use 5 mini tootsie rolls. I think that made a pretty big flower.

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isakov1 Posted 18 Oct 2006 , 5:24pm
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Thanks for your help everyone! Now lets's see what happensicon_smile.gif I'll try to post pics later (not sure when as I don't have a digital cameraicon_smile.gif

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ChrisJ Posted 18 Oct 2006 , 6:37pm
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Originally Posted by amodeoandrea

What? I never heard of this. Does anyone have instructions on how to make tootsie roll roses?




http://www.turnto10.com/food/6716796/detail.html

Here you go...it's a lot like making a fondant rose but without the cutters.

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amodeoandrea Posted 18 Oct 2006 , 6:51pm
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Thank you ChrisJ

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msmeg Posted 18 Oct 2006 , 9:30pm
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I just make candy clay using the chocolate almond bark... much cheaper than tootsie rolls and tastes great also... plus you do not need to unwrap

I think it is easier to work with also

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HollyPJ Posted 18 Oct 2006 , 10:02pm
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Good idea, Msmeg. I think I'll use that next time I want to make these roses.

Except, you can always steal all the Tootsie Rolls out of your kids Halloween candy in a few weeks. That makes them free. icon_wink.gif

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