What is wet on wet design using royal icing?

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1. What is wet on wet design using royal icing?
2. Is there another name for meringue powder?
3. Where do I find meringue powder in the grocery store?
4. Is Wilton Cookie Icing the same as royal icing?
5. Will Betty Crocker decorating icing harden?
6. How do you harden Betty Crocker icing?

What is wet on wet design using royal icing?

The wet-on-wet royal icing technique is a simple one, but you have to move quickly in order to achieve the desired effect. This technique is called wet-on-wet because the designs (roses in this case) are applied while the base layer of icing is still wet, which allows the design to dry flat and smooth.

Is there another name for meringue powder?

Agar is a gelling agent derived from seaweed and that sold in powdered form. Among its many uses is the fact that it can be chilled and whipped to stiff peaks much like egg whites, which means that it can be used in place of egg whites when making a meringue powder alternative.

Where do I find meringue powder in the grocery store?

Subject: Is meringue powder available at the grocery store? Yes! If you don't see it, I know Michaels carries it in their baking section. You could always use a recipe that has eggwhites instead of meringue powder though.

Is Wilton Cookie Icing the same as royal icing?

Cookie icing can be used in the same way that royal icing can; however, it doesn't dry as hard as royal icing does. It's great for flooding cookies or piping designs into wet icing. ... Cookie icing does need time to set, but it should be ready in under an hour.

Will Betty Crocker decorating icing harden?

Q: does this icing harden quickly or remain soft? A: This icing hardens - perfect for decorating gingerbread cookies!

How do you harden Betty Crocker icing?

If your store-bought icing is too soft to pipe, you can stiffen it by adding powdered sugar. Use a hand mixer to incorporate 1 tablespoon of confectioners' sugar into your icing. Continue until your desired consistency is achieved.