Comments on: Basic Cookie Decorating Supplies

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:18:13 +0000

In reply to Su.

Hi Su,

I love Americolor and The Cookie Countess Gel Colors. They are both great products.

I also like Wilton but you have to use a toothpick to remove it from the container. It’s okay but I prefer adding a drop or two from the Americolor and The Cookie Countess bottles.

By: Su

Su — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 02:45:44 +0000

Hi.

Although I have a full time job already, in the past couple of months I have gotten interested in making cookies as I need a creative outlet for balance. Thank you for all of your information. You are so generous to share all of this. I have been learning a lot.

In this section, you discuss food colors and mention a bunch of different brands. Is there a brand you prefer? Thank you.

By: Flavia

Flavia — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 02:29:40 +0000

Please add meringue powder and cream of tartar to this list!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 02:55:10 +0000

In reply to Melissa Clifton.

Hi Melissa!

It’s so nice to meet you! After reading your comment I don’t think you’ve read the post on how I got started decorating cookies. I think it will make you feel better. You can find it here: http://thebearfootbaker.com/2012/11/the-santa-cookie-that-started-it-all/

I have a link to the mats so you can buy them online but Wal-Mart seems to be having issues. Have you looked in your local Wal-Mart? They are called Flexible Cutting Mats and are found with the cutting boards. I also have a shop page (click the tab at the top of my page) and you can find links to most of the things I use on the blog.

As far as the rolling pin rings, you can use square dowels to get the height your looking for. Check out Home Depot or a craft store. They have different thicknesses and if you can’t find the thinkness your looking for, you can glue two together to make your own height.

Please don’t feel bad driving over 100 miles to look for cookie supplies. I do it all the time! 🙂

By: Melissa Clifton

Melissa Clifton — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 21:49:24 +0000

Arggghhhhh!!! THE KITCHEN CONNECTION!!! The typos in my post are awful!!! See what happens when I talk about cookies????? I get overly excited!!!

By: Melissa Clifton

Melissa Clifton — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 21:46:20 +0000

In reply to Melissa Clifton. Excuse my typos. My phone can't keep up with my fingers! I meant to say "The Cookie Connection ". Is there no edit buttons? ;)

By: Melissa Clifton

Melissa Clifton — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 21:44:40 +0000

Thank you for this, Lisa! I went a little crazy when I started his cookie obsession a few months ago. I literally bought every design of cookie cutter from Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Michaels & The then Connection! Seriously! I believe I’m a title off my rocker.
Would you believe that cannot find the cookie mats nor can I find the rolling pin spacers?!?! Sold out, every time I go! I shop a lot (like, wayyyyy too much) on Amazon, but goodness they are expensive! Hubby has “grounded” me from buying anything else cookie related for the time being, BECAUSE I had to buy a cabinet to put my cookie stuff in. I know, I know, ridiculous! But, I ant help it! I just get this urge to buy everything that has to do with cookies! ANDDDD I also have to drive 50 miles, one way, to get to any craft store! Who, in their right (or wrong I my case) drives 100 miles round trip for cookie cutters?!?! *hangs head in shame*…sigh….
Where else can I find these mats? And the rings for my (tiny, shameful, itty bitty) rolling pin?
I have a dreadful time rolling out my dough to the right depth. I’ve been using shish kabob sticks, taped to my counter with duct tape ( haha) as a guide. I wish they were a little bigger, but that’ll have to do for now.
Anywho, hanks for all your wonderful posts, tips, videos, tutorial, etc…..between you, Karen & Pam, I’m baking up a storm! You 3 are awesome and my complete inspiration! 🙂

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 03:17:24 +0000

In reply to Anne Baldwin.

Hi Anne,

The icing does dry a little hard but it’s not too hard to eat. Royal icing acts differently in different climates so my icing dries with a hard surface and it softer the closer it gets to the cookies. It may react differently in your climate depending on the humidity.
I use a regular fan to dry the icing. I bought it just for cookies and clean it often do it doesn’t blow dust. Please don’t ever feel like your driving me nuts because I am here to help! Let me know if you have other questions.

Bear hugs,
Lisa

By: Anne Baldwin

Anne Baldwin — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 10:36:25 +0000

Good Morning Lisa, I am a novice at cooking decorating but my first question is are the decorated cookies using Royal icing edible or is the dried frosting too hard to be enjoyable? I feel that for the time involved people just enjoy looking at them. Is there a drying fan made just for use with cookies? Enough for now, I don’t want to drive you nuts. Thanks for any help. I am a 76 year old lady who likes a challenge.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 22:41:35 +0000

I’m a beginner and want to thank you for all your tips really looking forward to decorating holiday cookies with outlining and flooding.

I usually bake 70 to 100 dozen cookies of spritz, oatmeal etc. Now it’s time to be creative. Thank you again for your info.