Ok, quick ?? here. Do you prefer to outline your cookies after you frost them or before (using the outline as a "dam") ??

Also, how do some of you get the outline line so smooth and continuous ?? I made some cookies today and outlined then first. But some of the outline lines have bumps where I paused for 1 quick second. What size tip do you use for outlining ??

Sorry about all of the questions--just found this site a few days ago and I am COMPLETELY hooked and OBSESSED.

Thanks for all the help.

Hi,
The way I decorate my cookies is I use Fondant..I roll out the fondant , then cut it out using the same cookie cutter as the cookie. Because for one, I hate to wait before it dries, second I get very sharp, crisp edges. And no piping involved. I have some photos if you want to see an example. The Green w/ Gold medallions, w/ white bows and Calla lilies.

i pipe an outline first using a tip #4, then quickly flood the inside - give the cookie a quick shake and everything smooths together with no lines.

I do the same as kalico.. line then fill right away unless I use contrasting colors then I let the outline set for a while then fill it in

Prettycake, what temp do you cook your cookies at, and do you use the No Fail recipe on this site? Your cookies look so perfect!!!

I usually just pipe and flood all at the same time... Depending on the cookie shape.

Thanks for the pointers.

But one more question--do you outine with the same frosting consistency that you flood with or is the outline a thicker form ??

Oops--Sorry--Double Post

I also draw my outline and flood right awy. I use the same consistency icing for both.

yes - same consistency for the outline and flooding. just dont go too close to the edge when outlining or it will flow over the edge!

teesme2000, welcome to the club, you will love it here!