Comments on: How to Make Easy Pumpkin Cookies

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 02:32:26 +0000

Hi Kimberly,

I use it when the humidity is high. I know it may seem like more work, but it really helps my cookies dry with a shine and it helps reduce color bleed and craters. If you don’t have high humidity you may not need to use one. Usually placing the cookies in front of a fan will help them dry with a nice shine. 🙂

If you have more questions, email me at lisa@thebearfootbaker.com and I’ll be happy to share more with you.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 02:28:09 +0000

In reply to Jan.

Hi Jan,

It doesn’t melt the icing. I only dry it for a few seconds with the mini heat gun and then place the cookies in front of the fan to dry completely. If you dry the cookies with the heat gun for too long, it will make the icing crack. Less is best and you’ll have to practice to see what works best for you. 😉

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 02:25:31 +0000

In reply to Renee. I use a damp dishcloth. I place it on a plastic try I purchased at The Dollar General for two or three dollars so it doesn't mess up my table. Just place your bags on the dishcloth and fold the end over the tips so they don't dry out. :) Hope this helps!

By: Renee

Renee — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 23:28:37 +0000

I have been listening to your podcast and just found your videos. Oh my goodness!! I’m self taught and have been making cookies for about 3 years. I watched all 3 “101” videos and have taken notes! I have been mixing my royal icing for TEN minutes according to the recipe and tonight is my first batch I mixed for three minutes. Thank you ever so much for your contribution to us cookiers! My random question is – I use half sheet paper towels – dampened- to keep my piping bags fresh but I feel so wasteful. Any suggestions?
Thanks again!! Renee

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:00:52 +0000

The heat gun dries the cookie faster? It seems like it would melt the icing……no?

By: Kimberly Young

Kimberly Young — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:55:58 +0000

Hi Lisa,

I was just wondering about the heat gun. Have you used one on your cookies?