Using a palette knife to create flowers on cookies is a technique that adds texture and dimension to your designs. Here's how it's done:
Prepare the Base: Ensure your cookie is covered with a smooth layer of royal icing and allow it to dry completely. This creates a clean canvas for your floral decorations.
Instructions
Choose Your Icing: Use medium stiff royal icing in various colors for the flowers. This consistency allows you to shape and manipulate the icing without it flowing too much.
Apply the Icing: Load the palette knife with a small amount of icing. Gently press the knife onto the cookie, then lift and spread the icing in a petal-like motion. Use different angles and pressures to create various flower shapes and sizes.
Shape the Flowers: Use the edge of the palette knife to refine the petal shapes, adding details and texture. You can create layered petals by allowing each layer to dry slightly before adding the next.
Add Finishing Touches: Once the flowers are shaped and textured to your liking, let the icing dry completely. You can add additional details, such as centers or leaves, with a fine piping tip if desired.
This technique allows you to create intricate, hand-crafted flowers that add a unique and elegant touch to your cookies.
