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Lina
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Lindsay
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calling all bakers...
I have been trying to figure out what recipe to use for cutout cookies that I can cover with fondant. I want to use the same cutout used to cut the cookie, to cut the fondant. I was told that certain recipes would make cookies that expand, which would leave you with a little border around the fondant when you apply it. I have tried twice now with a sugar cookie recipe and a "cut out" cookie recipe and both times it doesn't work, the cookie doesn't expand... it actually gets slightly smaller leaving the fondant falling over the edge. Please help, is there a way to make this happen or do I just need to cut the fondant with the cookie cutter and then trim it smaller? I was thinking maybe shortbread? TIA for the help!
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Posted 6/9/11 1:28 PM  |
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jilliibabii
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Re: calling all bakers...
Honestly, I'd just use royal icing. Is there any particular reason you want to use fondant?
ETA: And I actually find that my cookies expand.  That's why you kinda have to space them out a lot on the cookie sheet.
Message edited 6/9/2011 2:12:50 PM.
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| Posted 6/9/11 2:12 PM |
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Re: calling all bakers...
I like using butter cookie recipes.
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| Posted 6/9/11 2:18 PM |
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MrsMC107
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Meg
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Re: calling all bakers...
Any recipe that calls for baking soda, baking powder will expand the cookie
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| Posted 6/9/11 2:19 PM |
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Lina
My angel is finally here
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Lindsay
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Re: calling all bakers...
Posted by jilliibabii
Honestly, I'd just use royal icing. Is there any particular reason you want to use fondant?
ETA: And I actually find that my cookies expand. That's why you kinda have to space them out a lot on the cookie sheet.
I like the look of fondant and being able to roll a pattern on it. I guess I'll have to keep trying. I also think the butter cookie that a pp said might be worth a shot.
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| Posted 6/9/11 2:37 PM |
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MommaBear
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Angela
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Re: calling all bakers...
I always find my fondant shrinks after I cut it. What fondant recipe do you use?
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| Posted 6/9/11 9:08 PM |
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Palebride
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Lori
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Re: calling all bakers...
I always use a shortbread cookie recipe because they spread very little, and I find that the fondant fits them perfectly. But, if the fondant is ever too big, you can gently mold it so it fits the shape perfectly.
I love the look of a fondant decorated cookie!
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| Posted 6/10/11 7:27 PM |
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MrsFlatbread
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Baby Momma
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Re: calling all bakers...
a simple shortbread cookie recipe will not expand and stay the same shape/size of the cutter you use.
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| Posted 6/11/11 8:22 AM |
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