...the toothpick!
Yes, besides my Kitchen Aid mixer and rubber spatulas, the toothpick is the tool I use the most when cookie decorating.Toothpick, how do I use thee...let me count the ways...
- to spread/guide flood icing into the corners of cookies,
- to pop pesky air bubbles in flood icing,
- to nudge piped icing into the right spot when my hand is a little shaky,
- to add just a bit of food coloring to royal icing without adding too much,
- to drag through wet flood icing to make squiggles, feathers, hearts, etc., (see below)
- to move my pre-made monogram into the right place when I've dropped it off-center,
- to clear out an icing tip that has gotten a little too dry,
- and, to scrape all of the icing off of a cookie when I have messed up big time,
I know I will think of more...I've gone through thousands of these things! Anyone else use them?
Welcome to Bake at 350! I'm Bridget and I like all things sweet...especially cookie decorating. I hope you'll find some inspiration here. So, grab a chair (and a cookie) and let's get baking! [
wow,funky spider webs. I like!!
ReplyDeleteI use exacto knives for all the same purposes you use toothpicks. They are awesome for dragging the spider webby designs. Also, super awesome for popping bubbles!! I usually use a paring knife to scrape icing mistakes! BTW, are those new cookies, or from your archives???
I need to get some of those before Dad gets here! But not for cookies!
ReplyDeleteYes! Love toothpicks -- they are our main decorating tool, also, and when I host my large cookie decorating events, we use them by the hundreds.
ReplyDeletecute spider webs... i can't wait for halloween. and thanks for sharing your tips!
ReplyDeleteFirst, your cookies are beautiful and second, you aren't lying about that toothpick. I LOVE 'EM!
ReplyDeleteLaura...those are from my "archives." :)
ReplyDeleteI love that exacto knife idea. I may have to add a new tool to my kitchen...thanks!
Oh YEA! Toothpicks are such useful tools for lots and lots of things :) Those spider web cookies are GREAT! I already have my Halloween decorations out! I know I know it's early but I can't wait for my favorite holiday!!
ReplyDeleteCute cookies! Yes, toothpicks are the best tools!
ReplyDeleteChopstick for chocolate mallows? I love it.
ReplyDeleteHow long does it take to complete this article? I have read through other blogs, but they are cumbersome and confusing. I hope you continue to have such quality articles to share!
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