How to Use Food Coloring to Decorate Cookies
Food coloring is a part of cookie decorating that is often taken for granted, especially with the availability of decorating tubes and pens. Decorating with food coloring doesn't have to be a hair-pulling experience, however. Whether the cookies are for birthdays, holidays or "just because," decorating with food coloring is fun and easy for all ages. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Divide the icing into separate containers. Use one container per color desired.
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Add food coloring to the icing and mix it thoroughly. It is better to add a small amount of color and repeat until the icing reaches the desired color.
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Spread a thin layer of icing on the cookie. Allow time for the icing to dry before moving on to the next step.
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Paint designs on the cookie using a paintbrush dipped in food coloring. Liquid food coloring can be used as-is, but the paste form should be diluted with water before applying.
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Tips & Warnings
Mix a few drops of food coloring with an egg yolk to make a cookie paint that can be applied to the cookie before baking. For a unique look, try piping colored cookie dough onto the cookies before putting them in the oven.
References
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