If I use luster dust on a glaced icing cookie, should I apply with dry using a brush? OR

Do I mix it with Vodka and paint it on?

I've been reading how the US does NOT approve it as edible? Should I even use it at all????????? I really want my glace icing to shine....any ideas?????

Thanks

lis

I am surprised that if you use Toba's glace that your cookies aren't shiny already-I use her icing when I specifically need that "shine." I have "dry-brushed" luster dust on fondant and royal though for a nice effect.

Since you use the same recipe that I do, do you let your cookies at room temp? I have to make 100 for a wedding. Wasn't sure how to keep them fresh using her recipe and glace icing? Have you refrigerated them before? Or do you think I should just let them stay at room temp once decorated, cover with a cake box or just let the air get to them??????

Thanks so much,
lis

Lis,
I let mine air dry (uncovered) when I use the glace...this icing takes much longer, I find, to dry than royal so be patient. Humidity and weather can also affect the the drying time. I bag them or wrap them as soon as they are dry and have had no problem with freshness. Hope this helps. Good luck with your order and post pics when you are done.

Thanks so much again! I'll post pics of the cookies as well as the groom's cake (xbox controller) as soon as I can......Have a great day!

Lis

Could someone lead me to this recipe that you are talking about Tobas glace? It sounds interesting.
Sweetcakes

THis is from her book titled, "Creative Cookies".

1 lb confectioners' sugar
3/8 C milk
3/8 C light corn syrup
Flavor Options: 1 tsp concentrated extract, 1 T alcohol or liquer, or 2-3 drops concentrated candy oil
In mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the sugar and milk first. The icing should be very soft and have a heavy-cream texture before you add the corn syrup. Add the corn syrup and mix just until combined.
Divide the icing into several bowls. Flavor each bowl with extracts. alcohol or candy oils. Color each bowl of icing as desired. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap to prevent drying until you're ready to use it.

Glace Outline Icing
1/2 of the Glace Icing
6-8 heaping T confectioners' sugar

Mix til combined. The icing should be very stiff. If not stiff enough, add addt'l sugar til you have the medium-stiff consistency. Wrap the icing with plastic wrap to prevent drying.

GReat tasting recipe........lis