Comments on: Simple Pumpkin Cookies

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 22:47:22 +0000

Dear Lisa, Here’s the RI recipe I used: 5T MP, 3/4tcream tartar,3/4c H2O, 4c confectioner sugar,2T corn syrup,1t glycerin(Wilton brand),12 drops white gel color, 1t vanilla. Mixed on med spd(hand mixer) for 6 min. I read to not skimp on the mixing time. I know it makes a difference on some recipes if a stand or hand mixer is used. No, I did not use a fan to dry. But I have a new fan I bought just for my cookies. If that makes a big difference, I start using it every time. Thank you. I learn so much from reading your blog.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 17:25:36 +0000

In reply to Jeannie.

Hi Jeannie,

What recipe did you use? How long did you mix the icing? Do you use a scale to weigh the powdered sugar? Did you place the cookies in front of a fan to help them dry with a shine?

Once you get back to me with the answeres, we will see if we can figure out why it was dry. 😉

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:29:25 +0000

Dear Lisa, Need help! My royal icing turned out dry, dull after drying, and crumbly. I made according to direction. Even put corn syrup b/c I read it will RI shine. It’s hit or miss with my RI. Thank you for any help.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:10:39 +0000

You have to try LilaLoa’s recipe. It is really good! Sweet Sugar Belle did a post on it and I was hooked. Sugarbaker Book also has a good one. Here is the link to it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sugarbakers-Cookie-Cutter-Cookbook-Collingwood/dp/0684833182

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:07:52 +0000

In reply to Terri. You are welcome Terri. Glad you found some useful information!

By: cindy

cindy — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:15:50 +0000

What a fun cookie. I do love a chocolate cookie!

By: Terri

Terri — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:07:05 +0000

Wow, I wish I would have seen your tutorial when I bought mine a while back! I have used it a couple of times but apparently I have not really been cleaning it right. I think I have done it well enough that nothing was hurt, but I will try your cleaning techniques next time. Thanks for sharing!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:16:26 +0000

In reply to Colleen. Thanks Colleen! I like how the airbrush gun can give a lot of character to a cookie with very little effort.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:07:15 +0000

In reply to Sharon. You are so cute Sharon! The airbrush gun really isn't that hard to use. It has 3 different speeds that really allow users a lot of control. I hope you get one someday cause they are fun!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:53:15 +0000

Oooh dear….I can feel it coming…I’m gonna have to get an airgun one of these days…it makes those pumpkins look soooo good!!! ‘Course, you have to have someone pulling the trigger who knows what they’re doing. You make them look wonderful. I love reading your blog!!!