Question 1

What is 10-second consistency?

Accepted Answer

To test your royal icing for consistency, run the tip of a butter knife through the icing about an inch deep. If it smooths over in 10 seconds, that is 10-second consistency. Same for 15-second icing. The thicker icing is better for outlining and making designs like the snowmen's arms, eyes, and mouths. The thinner consistency is better for making the melted snow look.

Question 2

How do I make my own cookies?

Accepted Answer

To make cookie dough, mix flour, baking powder, salted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and milk. To make them into shapes, roll out cookie dough onto a lightly floured surface and use cookie cutters to make whatever shapes you like. For this recipe, you just need round ones. Then, cook on ungreased cookie sheets (using cooking spray is fine too) in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes or until they are light golden. Let them cool on a cooling rack for 30 minutes before decorating.

Question 3

Can I use granulated sugar for the frosting?

Accepted Answer

While you can use regular white granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar for the icing, the texture will not be the same. The granules in the sugar will give your icing a gritty or bumpy look so the cookies are not smooth and shiny like a melted snowman. If you use granulated, just use one cup per every 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar.

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