Comments on: Cream of Tartar – What is it?

By: Christine Herring

Christine Herring — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:53:35 +0000

In reply to Lisa. hello, very helpful advice. well adding cream of tartar prevent seizing and graining when melting sugar and butter, no water? chris

By: Roxanne Davis

Roxanne Davis — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 16:08:51 +0000

Thank you for this article. I was wondering exactly how the Cream of Tartar is listed as an ingredient in MP. Does it simply say “Cream of Tartar”? I looked on mine, Wilton and Genie’s Dream and they don’t list as “Cream of Tartar” but they do list” potassium acid tartrate”. After researching I did discover that potassium acid tartrate is Cream of Tartar. In your RI recipes, you list both ingredients with no mention of not using Cream of Tartar if your MP already contains it.
My question is, would you still find it beneficial to add or would you not add? I’m still working out my RI recipes and consistencies ( a whole other subject because I live at a high elevation in a VERY dry climate (AZ) and I’m having quick crusting issues! UGH)
I appreciate hearing back from you!!

Roxanne

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 19:29:57 +0000

Hi Lisa,
You are a cookie baker/decorator’s dream come true!
Thank you!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:54:35 +0000

In reply to Diane (Cookie Friend). Thank you so much for taking the time to write this out for us Diane. I am going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 01:53:57 +0000

In reply to Susan. Your welcome Susan. I am glad it helped! :)

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 21:06:41 +0000

So glad you published this. I have meringue powder and knew I didn’t need cream of tartar since it was in there. But the recipe that came with it said to add cream of tartar anyway, I was confused but followed the recipe and it was ruined. So thank you for confirming for me that the recipe was wrong!

By: Diane (Cookie Friend)

Diane (Cookie Friend) — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 14:08:34 +0000

In reply to Lisa. I use 2 lbs. of powdered sugar, 2 Tbs. of lemon juice, 1 Tbs of corn syrup, (1/4-1/2 cup) water depending on the consistency that I want. Put all the ingredients in the mixer and mix for about 3-5 minutes.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 03:11:22 +0000

In reply to felicia p nelson.

Hi Felicia,

Selling cookies and coming up with a price is very difficult. I have found that cookies sell for different prices depending on where you live. I don’t have a handy guide to help price cookies but it is something I will try to work on in the future. I don’t know how successful I will be but I will work on it because I know it is something that a lot of decorators have issues with.

Sorry I couldn’t be more help.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 02:59:51 +0000

In reply to Diana Dietz.

I WAS reading your mind Diana! LOL Thanks for pointing me in the ‘cream of tartar’ direction!

Let’s see if I can guess what your thinking next! 😉 LOL

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 06 Feb 2016 02:57:36 +0000

In reply to Lisa. PS-It took the video a few minutes to load. Just thought I would let you know.