Quick Decorating Questions : )

Baking By teesme2000 Updated 12 May 2006 , 2:17pm by Samsgranny

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teesme2000 Posted 12 May 2006 , 12:07am
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Ok, quick ?? here. Do you prefer to outline your cookies after you frost them or before (using the outline as a "dam") ??

Also, how do some of you get the outline line so smooth and continuous ?? I made some cookies today and outlined then first. But some of the outline lines have bumps where I paused for 1 quick second. What size tip do you use for outlining ??

Sorry about all of the questions--just found this site a few days ago and I am COMPLETELY hooked and OBSESSED.

Thanks for all the help.

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prettycake Posted 12 May 2006 , 12:16am
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Hi,
The way I decorate my cookies is I use Fondant..I roll out the fondant , then cut it out using the same cookie cutter as the cookie. Because for one, I hate to wait before it dries, second I get very sharp, crisp edges. And no piping involved. I have some photos if you want to see an example. The Green w/ Gold medallions, w/ white bows and Calla lilies.

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kalico Posted 12 May 2006 , 1:58am
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i pipe an outline first using a tip #4, then quickly flood the inside - give the cookie a quick shake and everything smooths together with no lines.

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aliciaL_77 Posted 12 May 2006 , 2:13am
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I do the same as kalico.. line then fill right away unless I use contrasting colors then I let the outline set for a while then fill it in

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i_love_icing Posted 12 May 2006 , 2:22am
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Prettycake, what temp do you cook your cookies at, and do you use the No Fail recipe on this site? Your cookies look so perfect!!!

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Hardygirl18 Posted 12 May 2006 , 2:26am
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I usually just pipe and flood all at the same time... Depending on the cookie shape.

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teesme2000 Posted 12 May 2006 , 5:44am
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Thanks for the pointers.

But one more question--do you outine with the same frosting consistency that you flood with or is the outline a thicker form ??

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teesme2000 Posted 12 May 2006 , 6:08am
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Oops--Sorry--Double Post

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Misska21 Posted 12 May 2006 , 6:51am
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I also draw my outline and flood right awy. I use the same consistency icing for both.

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kalico Posted 12 May 2006 , 7:08am
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yes - same consistency for the outline and flooding. just dont go too close to the edge when outlining or it will flow over the edge!

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Samsgranny Posted 12 May 2006 , 2:17pm
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teesme2000, welcome to the club, you will love it here!

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