Posts by GeminiRJ

Quote:Originally Posted by QTCakes1Quote:Originally Posted by scp1127Gemini, I'm waiting for your book!!!DITTO THAT!!! I thought that's what you were about to tell us, that you finally came out with a book.I wish. Only in my dreams!

I'm definitely going to have to give that recipe a try, Tails! It sounds not only yummy, but easy!

You could mix some chocolate chips into the black CandyMelts. It would improve the flavor but still give you a nice dark color for your webs.

I would figure 5 days after bagging, not 5 days after baking. They'll still be fine after that, just not quite fresh enough to be "fresh". Most people probably won't even be able to tell that the freshness factor has decreased. But since...

Adding a water based food color to chocolate will cause it to seize (it will turn into a lumpy mess!) If there is a craft store by you that carries Wilton CandyMelts, they make black ones for Halloween. An even easier way to go would be...

Quote:Originally Posted by TheCakeratorIt does help, it might make my weekend less stressful. Do you leave the cookies in a bag to thaw? Or are they thawed "naked"? Thanks again!I take them out of the bag and lay them on wire cooking...

Quote:Originally Posted by jules5000GeminiRJ: I finally had the chance to try your icing tips today and your recipe and I am a little curious. I first blended my milk and cornsyrup together and then added my powdered sugar gradually. ...

In my opinion, freezing doesn't have an impact on the flavor or texture of the cookie...as long as the cookies are packaged well. Some people may have more sensitive taste buds than mine, but I can't tell the difference between a cookie...

On the few occasions where I've had to ship cookies, I did the following:Baked on Saturday morningBegan decorating Saturday afternoonFinished decorating and outlining on SundayPackaged Monday afternoon and ran it to the Post Office...

I use the CandyMelts, and I think they'll be cheaper than the writers. I just melt them in a bowl and then use a spoon to drizzle. Work quickly over the entire pan of Oreos and you'll finish them in no time! Putting the CandyMelts in a...