Any Home Bakers Here?

[BullChick]

And you didn’t think you were a cookie decoratorIt’s addicting once you get started.

Yeah, I cannot do anything close to what she did.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Oh heck I have cookie blobs I admit it I am awful at decorating anything

 

[DigMyChicks]

Yeah, I cannot do anything close to what she did.

The first time I tried I said I’d never do it again and that was just rolling out the cookies but I’m stubbornI have a huge container of cookie cutters and sprinkles so I have to keep doing it.

 

[N F C]

And you didn’t think you were a cookie decoratorIt’s addicting once you get started.

Addicting? Hmmm, not sure about that but maybe habit-forming

I'm already thinking about doing the cookies over again, not crazy about the colors and I can see where I need to improve.

I have a big stash of cutters like you DMC. The reason I got the cowboy hat, bonnet and dinosaur are because they pertain to specific groups here and I want to get proficient enough I can use them for luncheon desserts. We'll see how far that plan goes. I had no idea how long it takes to do those cookies!

 

[DigMyChicks]

Addicting? Hmmm, not sure about that but maybe habit-forming

I'm already thinking about doing the cookies over again, not crazy about the colors and I can see where I need to improve.

I have a big stash of cutters like you DMC. The reason I got the cowboy hat, bonnet and dinosaur are because they pertain to specific groups here and I want to get proficient enough I can use them for luncheon desserts. We'll see how far that plan goes. I had no idea how long it takes to do those cookies!

I have no doubt you’ll ace it. Look how well yours turned out! They are very time consuming. Remember me telling you my friend wanted 300 for a wedding? Thats why I told her no. I did these for her shower instead.

 

[Aria]

I do NOT do "cookie decorating"....YOU DO SUPER and those
cookies would be welcomed at any luncheon or occasion. Aria

 

[N F C]

I have no doubt you’ll ace it. Look how well yours turned out! They are very time consuming. Remember me telling you my friend wanted 300 for a wedding? Thats why I told her no. I did these for her shower instead.
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All those tiny little beads

Hey DMC, here's a question for you...how do you get the really bold, intense colors? Do you just use more of the coloring or do you have to get a special type of coloring? I've heard some say they can "taste" the darker colors and don't really want to affect the taste if adding more color to the icing does that.

 

[DigMyChicks]

All those tiny little beads

Hey DMC, here's a question for you...how do you get the really bold, intense colors? Do you just use more of the coloring or do you have to get a special type of coloring? I've heard some say they can "taste" the darker colors and don't really want to affect the taste if adding more color to the icing does that.

I buy the wilton gels. Black is probably the worst. I try and buy the ones that are no taste.

 

[DigMyChicks]

All those tiny little beads

Hey DMC, here's a question for you...how do you get the really bold, intense colors? Do you just use more of the coloring or do you have to get a special type of coloring? I've heard some say they can "taste" the darker colors and don't really want to affect the taste if adding more color to the icing does that.

 

[N F C]

I buy the wilton gels. Black is probably the worst. I try and buy the ones that are no taste.

Wilton is what's available around here, at least, the few colors available. Next time, I'll use more of the coloring. And a pinch of salt!

eta: Wilton is what I have.