I used a super stiff royal icing. That worked better than my previous attempt.The larger ones are 1 1/2 inches across. The smaller ones are about 1/2 inch.
They were so pretty that I thought I'd attempt adding them straight to some cookies . . .
FAIL! Ha! Ha! Horrible, huh?
Please ignore the grey outlines. I had other plans for these cookies before I decided to try piping flowers onto them.These are 2 inch rounds.
The one on the left was totally off center. The one on the top right became an oval. I was closer with the bottom one, but look at the petals. They're tight on one side and loose on the other. I think that it would take some practice to be able to pipe them directly onto cookies.
But I wonder if that's too much royal icing for cookies. I haven't tasted one yet. I'll find out soon.
Have you ever used that much royal icing on a cookie?
Edit: It's been 24 hours since making the cookies with the roses. I just had a taste and think I broke a tooth. Just kidding but yeah, pretty difficult to bite through the thick rose!
So the big royal icing roses on cookies is a no-go. That's disappointing. I wonder if using a royal icing with corn syrup would make it hard enough to stack yet still soft enough to enjoy. Maybe I'll try that sometime.
I have not had that much on a cookie, but I am thinking whoopie pies with a thin filling might be a good place for them! You did a great job here. I just need some practice on swirling first, then I will attempt the roses! Enjoy the day!
ReplyDeleteThe swirl would be great for whoopie pies though you wouldn't see the pretty design. I'll be practicing too!
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