That's how the story starts. If you want more info on having an icing printer of your own, please check out this post from years ago. If you want to save your sanity, let someone else do it for you. ;)
I've always applied frosting sheets using the same method: pressing the image directly onto wet royal icing. The problem with this is, the edges will curl. It was driving me a little crazy, so I decided to try applying using corn syrup. I'd heard many raves about this method from other cookie makers.
First, apply a base layer of royal icing to your cookies and let dry completely.
I ordered pre-cut round images and it was so much nicer than trying to cut a perfect circle on my own. (I am scissor-challenged....my circle are always wonky and I can't cut a straight line to save my life.)
Once the icing is completely dry, use a brush to apply a thin layer of light corn syrup to each cookie.
Place the image on top, lightly smoothing all over, including the edges.
That's it.
I like to add a decorative border to cookies with printed images. A small star tip used with thick royal icing works like a charm.
I like to add a decorative border to cookies with printed images. A small star tip used with thick royal icing works like a charm.
Pros of using corn syrup:
- quick and easy
- divides the work into two days
- no curled edges
Cons of using corn syrup:
- the tops remain somewhat sticky
- color from the image seemed to bleed, especially when frozen
- frosting sheet remained separate as opposed to "melting" into wet royal icing
My conclusion: I think I'd rather cover curled edges with a border than have cookies that are somewhat sticky and susceptible to bleeding.
Here are a couple of my favorite cookies made using frosting sheets: All Saint's Day and Uncle Mike's Birthday.
Have you tried frosting sheets on cookies? What application method do you prefer?
Have you tried frosting sheets on cookies? What application method do you prefer?
