Episode 16 - Valentines Day Cookies

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

I get them all over the place from suppliers and sometimes from Ebay.

[MsDamaz]

Hi, Jenny

Can you please tell me where do I get thr paper stick?How long I have to cook the cookies?Where do I get the cookies cutters?

Thanks Hina

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Hina, look for a supplier on the internet who sells sucker sticks. One supplier is Sugarcraft.  Try them.

[karameldreem]

hello jenny,

I am making a cookie boquet and I wanted a thick cookie icing? How do I make thick cookie icing?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

how thick do you want it?

[minier44]

I bought your book! Is amazingly great! You are so sencire!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

thank you!

[karameldreem]

Hello Jenny,

When are you going to make another video on you tube and when are you going to make a professional cookie video and sell it?

[eyefreesia]

what a beautiful idea, and you work such in a lovely way!!

[meimeixforever]

what kind of cookies are they? and there do you get your cookie cutters?

i really like the designs you made

[karameldreem]

Hello Jenny,

Please let me know when you launch

another product for sale; For example, your cookie book.

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Opt in to the newsletter on my website and you'll get lots of new information!

[karameldreem]

I have always wanted to know how to do this thanks to you I know now I had bought your book already and I would reccommend it to anyone who wants a cookie business great advice and tips!!!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Thanks so much! Be sure to go to my website and opt in for the newsletter.

[MsDamaz]

Hi,Jenny

When you put the cookies in the bag icing dont get stick on the paper or get messy?

What do you do so it is dry out?

What type of icing are you using?

Thanks Hina

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Hina, the type of icing I use on the cookies is Royal Icing, and it dries hard, so it doesn't stick.

[Maggiem7878]

Hi Jenny,

I made Shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day and they came out perfect! As a result, I got 3 orders. 2 birthdays and 1 for Easter. I was also asked about photo cookies. You go into great detail about the transfers in your EBook, but I am such a visual person. Have you ever thought about doing a video? I found a bakery that would do this for me. it wasn't cheap.

Thanks again for sharing your knowledge. I refer to your book and your videos all the time.

Take care, Margaret

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

I'm so delighted the videos and book are helpful to you!

[karameldreem]

Thanks,  Jenny!!!!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

You're welcome!

[karameldreem]

Thanks, Jenny I was so excited to see you also is it best to use parchement bags or decorative disposoable bags?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

I prefer parchment bags.

[karameldreem]

Jenny,

What tip are you using to decorate these cookies? Also, would you recommend using Karo syrup in the royal icing these cookies are beautiful!!!!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

I think I was using a #4 tip.

[karameldreem]

Outstanding!!!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Thank you.

[NeverLuving]

How do you colour the royal icing?? :)

[karameldreem]

Hello are you using royal icing or regular cake icing ? I am sorry I have so many questions...

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

royal icing. Regular cake icing will not dry hard enough to package.

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

food coloring

[macki700]

hi how r u

good work

can i get ur e-mail plz

[macki700]

hii how r u ?? .. thanks i really reallyliked ur work ,,, and im really willing to bake some cookies fo friends and family ,,,, but i have a problem ,,,,, here in oman we dont have cream or tartar or the shortning (hard to get and not available all the time)... can i bake or make the iciing with out ???? thanks alooot ,,, mohra

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

You can make your icing without cream of tartar but it won't have the same strength.

[angiezpoot]

what do you use to apply the first coat of icing? do you use a paint brush? also does the icing have to be runny or more on the thick side?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

I use the back of a spoon. The consistency of the icing is neither runny nor thick but somewhere in between.

[Sooozie4]

Fantastic to see you again :o)

thanks so much for all your great videos they are brilliant ..I'm in the UK and I actually made 50 cookies for valentines this yr and sold them all !!! so I was a very happy lady .. never done it before but will definatly be looking to continue . thanks again your a real inspiration to us all

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Thanks so much for your kind words! Keep going!

[imdazzlin]

also, which bags do you use? I found some on the website you suggested for them but they had all differnt kinds

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

It's going to depend on the size of cookie you make but MOSTLY I use #75702.

[imdazzlin]

I did find the cookie sticks on the website you gave but I was wondering what size you used? thanks! Love your videos can't wait for more!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

The ones I buy are 6-8" long and I can't remember the thickness exactly...sorry. I only buy them once a year and even i can't remember what I bought the last time!

[Princessnole]

thanks miss truly!

[Maggiem7878]

Hi Jenny,

I just wanted to let you know my first attempt at making Valentine cookies was a hit! My husband took a basket to work and I took a basket to my daughter's. I forgot to take pictures except for 2 hearts on sticks in a mug.

My piping is still a little unsteady, but I think what you say is true, you might think they don't look good as you might want, but everyone else think they look wonderful.

Thank you again. You really inspired me to try and it was a rewarding experience!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

I'm so glad they came out well for you and I wish you much more happy baking!

[Maggiem7878]

Hi Jenny,

I too got your e-book and it is very detailed. It will help me understand how far I might want to take this cookie adventure!!

Thank you for the Valentine video...that is what I'm doing now. Thank you so much for sharing!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

I'm so glad the book was helpful to you!

[sreyomac]

Did you only use royal icing for these cookies? for the base and decorations?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

yes, only royal icing

[izzythesmexydog]

how do you apply the base icing?--> with a knife?

(i love your cookies btw, they are so cute :D)

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

actually, the back of a spoon works the best.

[Cur417]

Your finished cookies represent a lot of work. They look beautiful and yummy!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Time to make more!

[mikelnaru]

awesome!!!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Thanks!

[blacklovelyone]

what recipe do you use for the sugar cookies. your's look so good. They keep their shape well.

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Look at my videos and find the one for the sugar cookie recipe.

[fmme2u]

i haved looked at my store for eggs that say pasteurized on the carton -no luck-but i did find the liquid i'm using it at this very min. i'm sorry i don't mean to be so thick headed about it. i always thought all eggs are pasteurized do you know if they are or not? do your eggs say pasteurized ,i have tryed the meringue (not nearly as nice as yours w/raw egg) thank you so much for your help!! i wont ask anymore about eggs lol

[fmme2u]

also could you tell me how long will the unused royal icing keep? do you keep it in the refig. or room temp.

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Well, it will separate is the real issue - and it will separate whether you keep it in the fridge or not. If you're going to use it all within a day, just keep it at room temperature. Once it separates, it just never comes back together with the same texture again.

[fmme2u]

hello jenny!

you are wonderful ! thank you so much for sharing your talent-God has given you loads! i found u tube only a week ago using a pc, internet, e-mail is not my thing (i know little) however your videos are so good i needed to tell you so ! i did make your suger cookies i love them as do my kids! i made for my little ones class at sch. for val. day- she can't wait to take them in!!

i have seen on the web---DO NOT USE RAW EGG WHITES is pasteurized liquid egg whites safe to use?

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

I only use raw egg whiles. If you're really concerned, use meringue powder.

[battlebauble]

Jenny, I always thought the sticks were just groovy cool! Ha,ha! I always have a problem with the heat of my hand warming the icing. Your technique seems to minimize that problem.

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Have you worked with royal icing?  I also find that holding a parchment bag of icing with one hand is much easier to control (and less heat) than with two hands. It takes a little getting used to, but once the technique is learned, it's easy!

[cinnamonbunnytea]

Oh...I did buy your book...it is great!!!!

Thanks,

Lisa from Rhode Island  :)

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Thanks, Lisa! It's always a pleasure to hear from you!

[cinnamonbunnytea]

Hi Jenny,

I love your videos....this newest one, of course, didn't disappoint me. You have great ideas... Thanks for sharing.

Lisa from Rhode Island :)

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Thanks, Lisa!

[xxcapri]

I made the sugar cookie recipe you gave us and they tasted good although most of my cookies are too hard! Did I bake them too long? Thanks for your expertise!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

This is not a soft cookie recipe. If you want them softer, you will have to bake them less, but again, it is not a soft cookie recipe. It is a harder cookie, perfect for shipping and also for dunking in coffee or tea or hot chocolate...

[boinnng]

Ahhh... How did I miss the new cookie episode? Mmmm... Now I can have (signature) sweet dreams...

Good night

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

But dahlink, I only put this video up yesterday! You have not neglected it for long!

[MyCrazayWorld]

LOLLL

hey my mom has your book and thats how she bakes cakes and stuff so thanks for the recipes LOL and i love yur hair

[HOOKEDonPANIC]

the one that said love in the packaging scene was my favorit

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Thanks for watching!

[RabidIceWeasel]

I hear jingling again! Do you have a puppy? A cat with a collar? xD

[tickletumtandy]

they look so beautiful and tasty!!! you have such a steady hand when decorating...sometimes my icing is all over the place :(

i need to buy your book!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Yes, you should, it would be great!

[RabidIceWeasel]

So glad to see you back!!!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

So glad to be back!

[krukka]

Hurray! Welcome back :) The cookies look so good. I like your videos - a lot! Greetings from -15 degrees Iceland :-O

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

No, Iceland is green and Greenland is ice! I know, I know. It's winter!

[dizzylizzybeth]

Jenny those cookies are soo perty!! And it is soo great to see ya!

Love you!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Thanks, Lizzy!

[hailinguk]

Yey I'm so glad you've posed another video! I love watching them! :-)

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Thank you!

[hannahgulyas]

amazing! this is just what i was looking for! thanks :D

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Thanks!  I'm glad you liked it!

[aquafreshhh]

these cookies are soo cute! do you use just a simple sugar cookie recipe?? They look delicious!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Yes, check my other videos for the recipe.

[Ita88]

Ohhhh, I wish I could get some of those cookies! they look so delicious!

If I wasn't on such a tight budget at the moment D:

[Ita88]

I also need to show you what my cookies turn out like. Last time, I didn't have a camera, but the next time I bake, I'll use my new Digi cam to at least be able to show you what they look like.

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Great, I'd love to see them!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

They're mostly pretty to look at. They taste good too, but the looks are the most interesting thing to people.

[toomanydietcokes]

i'm so glad you made a valentine's episode! i found your channel the other week because i was looking for that exact thing :)

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Great! Stay tuned for more decorating ideas in the future!

[incrediblemama]

you have great ideas :) we baked your cookies, they were great! going to decorate them now.

[DLP1962]

those are very pretty :-)

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Thank you!

[ljblue88]

I ♥ your cookie designs

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Thank you!

[sreyomac]

I love, love your videos!! Great inspiration for me!! Keep them coming!!!!

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Thanks so much! Sorry it took so long for another one!

[lashay77]

Those cookies are beautiful! I must tell you that I purchased your ebook the other day and was very pleasantly surprised. I can't tell you how many ebooks I have purchased that were not worth a penny! But your book was very informative and definately worth the money! Thanks Jenny.

[SignatureSweetShoppe]

Glad you liked the book! I may update it, so keep in touch! Anyone who has bought it will get the update for free.