The Best And Easiest Way To Flood Sugar Cookies With Buttercream

One of my favorite treats for any time of year is sugar cookies. They are classic and really easy and fast to bake. So whenever I am in a pinch, I can always whip up a batch in no time! The real issue is decorating because no sugar cookie is done without frosting.

IT MAKES THE CREAM STIFFER I would recommend a stiffer mixture that will hold better in place once dry, especially if you are attempting some piping. IT KEEPS IT WHITE Shortening is also white in color. This helps when it comes to decorating because it keeps the mix whiter.

WHY USE SHORTENING IN MY BUTTERCREAM TO DECORATE SUGAR COOKIES?

“Flooding” is a technique used in decorating sugar cookies. It is best suited to create a base for other types of decoration, as it “paints” the cookie a certain color in sections, although there are other special ways to do this.

WHAT IS “FLOODING”?

STEP 1 First, you need to make a butter and shortening cream. Once you have your favorite recipe whipped ... STEP 2 Fill out a piping bag with the color that you need on the outline. Be sure to leave out enough of the ...

HOW DO WE DO THIS WITH BUTTERCREAM?

STEP 3 Using a small round tip, proceed to draw the figure you need. That is your barrier! Now onto the “filling”. STEP 4 Grab the rest of the buttercream and, in a microwave-safe container, heat it up a few seconds at a time until it is a bit runny.

SHOULD YOU CHILL BUTTERCREAM BEFORE PIPING? No, bring it to room temperature then you can proceed to pipe. When making dark-colored buttercream, it is best to set it for at least three to four hours before using it. Doing this will allow the buttercream to deepen over time.

The Best And Easiest Way To Flood Sugar Cookies With Buttercream