I'm new to CakeCentral, but I've learned so much in the little time I've been able to spend with all of you. Thank you.
I'm also relatively new to "serious" cake and cookie decorating, but have "experimented" enough to know that I really like Toba Garret's glaze for decorating cookies. In my last few batches of cookies, I've had a problem develop that I can't quite figure out.
Here's my problem: The longer the icing dries, it develops "splotches" of lighter color. It seems to be doing it with every color. The only difference between these batches and my earlier ones is that the temperature in our house is cooler at night than it was in early fall. Do you think temperature fluctuations could be affecting the icing? I've thought about using some kind of reading lamp to speed up the drying time--do you think that might help.
Do you think the amount of "mixing" affects the icing?
The only other question I have regarding this icing is whether adding "glycerin" would keep it more shiny as it dries. I really prefer a shiny finish to a matte one.
Thank you all so much for your sharing your expertise and wisdom.
Sorry this is a little long.
I've never used this icing before, so I can't help ya. But, here's a bump.
I'm new to CakeCentral, but I've learned so much in the little time I've been able to spend with all of you. Thank you.
I'm also relatively new to "serious" cake and cookie decorating, but have "experimented" enough to know that I really like Toba Garret's glaze for decorating cookies. In my last few batches of cookies, I've had a problem develop that I can't quite figure out.
Here's my problem: The longer the icing dries, it develops "splotches" of lighter color. It seems to be doing it with every color. The only difference between these batches and my earlier ones is that the temperature in our house is cooler at night than it was in early fall. Do you think temperature fluctuations could be affecting the icing? I've thought about using some kind of reading lamp to speed up the drying time--do you think that might help.
Do you think the amount of "mixing" affects the icing?
The only other question I have regarding this icing is whether adding "glycerin" would keep it more shiny as it dries. I really prefer a shiny finish to a matte one.
Thank you all so much for your sharing your expertise and wisdom.
Sorry this is a little long.
I had the same problem. The temperature stayed at 73 in my house and my icing got blotchy. I read on another board where several people had the same problem. I switched to Sweet Annie's Cookie Icing and didn't have a problem. Everyone liked the taste of this icing better.
Sharon
I'm new to CakeCentral, but I've learned so much in the little time I've been able to spend with all of you. Thank you.
I'm also relatively new to "serious" cake and cookie decorating, but have "experimented" enough to know that I really like Toba Garret's glaze for decorating cookies. In my last few batches of cookies, I've had a problem develop that I can't quite figure out.
Here's my problem: The longer the icing dries, it develops "splotches" of lighter color. It seems to be doing it with every color. The only difference between these batches and my earlier ones is that the temperature in our house is cooler at night than it was in early fall. Do you think temperature fluctuations could be affecting the icing? I've thought about using some kind of reading lamp to speed up the drying time--do you think that might help.
Do you think the amount of "mixing" affects the icing?
The only other question I have regarding this icing is whether adding "glycerin" would keep it more shiny as it dries. I really prefer a shiny finish to a matte one.
Thank you all so much for your sharing your expertise and wisdom.
Sorry this is a little long.
I had the same problem. The temperature stayed at 73 in my house and my icing got blotchy. I read on another board where several people had the same problem. I switched to Sweet Annie's Cookie Icing and didn't have a problem. Everyone liked the taste of this icing better.
Sharon
Sharon,
Could you please post this recipe or tell me where to find it.
TIA
Luby
I did a little searching on google and this is the link where I found the recipe for Sweet Annie's Cookie Icing. http://pub45.bravenet.com/forum/3783415996/fetch/738936
Sharon
Thanks to all of you who took the time to answer my post.
I emailed TGarrett with my concern and I was surprised at how quickly she responded. Kudos to her.
She suggested that perhaps I wasn't mixing my colors in sufficiently after separating into separate bowls. I haven't add a chance yet to give that suggestion a try.
She also said that cooler temps are good for drying, as well as leaving the cookies uncovered as they dry.
She said that I might also try increasing the corn syrup as I decrease the milk/water for increased shininess and quicker drying time.
Blessing to you all this coming year.
karensue
karensue--I use this icing almost exclusively. I had the same problems in the beginning. I discovered if I didn't mix the icing long enough, the color would get a bit blotchy and the sugar would crystalize leaving tiny white bumps. I mix well and thin with corn syrup only, no extra milk or water.
I have heard that Toba Garrett is great with PR. I enjoy her books.
Happy Decorating!
kos
I did a little searching on google and this is the link where I found the recipe for Sweet Annie's Cookie Icing. http://pub45.bravenet.com/forum/3783415996/fetch/738936
Sharon
I went all over that website and cannot find this recipe. Could you post it or PM me please? Thanks! 
I did a little searching on google and this is the link where I found the recipe for Sweet Annie's Cookie Icing. http://pub45.bravenet.com/forum/3783415996/fetch/738936
Sharon
I went all over that website and cannot find this recipe. Could you post it or PM me please? Thanks!
That link should have brought you right to the recipe.
http://pub45.bravenet.com/forum/3783415996/fetch/738936.
Sharon
I did a little searching on google and this is the link where I found the recipe for Sweet Annie's Cookie Icing. http://pub45.bravenet.com/forum/3783415996/fetch/738936
Sharon
I went all over that website and cannot find this recipe. Could you post it or PM me please? Thanks!
That link should have brought you right to the recipe.
http://pub45.bravenet.com/forum/3783415996/fetch/738936.
Sharon
Okay, I got it now! For some reason yesterday I ended up someplace else on that site and wandered all over it looking for her recipe. thanks!!! 
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