Cookie decorating has reached a new level of fun and efficiency thanks to innovations like the Cookie Printer. As a passionate content creator in the baking and decorating space, I’m always on the lookout for tools that can enhance creativity and save time. Recently, I had the pleasure of trying out Eddie, The Edible Ink Printer from Primera Technology, and I’m excited to share my experience and a beautiful floral cookie tutorial using this fantastic device.
What is a Cookie Printer and Why You Need One?
A cookie printer, also known as an edible ink printer, is a specialized device that allows you to print directly onto food items, most commonly cookies. Imagine being able to transfer any design, logo, or photo onto your delicious treats with just a few clicks. This is the magic of a cookie printer!
For home bakers and professional cookie artists alike, a cookie printer offers incredible advantages:
- Unleash Limitless Creativity: Print intricate designs, personalized messages, or even full-color photos onto cookies. The possibilities are truly endless.
- Save Precious Time: Forget painstakingly hand-piping complex patterns. A cookie printer can apply detailed designs in seconds, freeing up your time for other decorating steps or larger orders.
- Achieve Professional Results: Impress your friends, family, or customers with cookies that look like they came straight from a high-end bakery. The precision of a cookie printer ensures consistent and flawless results every time.
- Easy to Use: Modern cookie printers are designed with user-friendliness in mind. Setup is usually straightforward, and intuitive software makes printing a breeze.
Hands-On with Eddie: My Experience
When the Eddie Edible Ink Printer arrived, I’ll admit, I was a bit intimidated. New technology can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, my worries vanished as soon as I started unpacking it. The setup instructions were incredibly clear, and before I knew it, Eddie was comfortably placed on my studio table, ready to go.
The online training session was a game-changer. Printing my first cookie felt like a moment of pure excitement! It was remarkably simple and much more enjoyable than I had anticipated. The printer operated smoothly, and I was instantly thrilled with the printed result. The floral cookies I created using Eddie exceeded my expectations, showcasing the printer’s ability to bring digital designs to life on edible canvases.
Floral Cookie Decorating Tutorial with Eddie, The Edible Ink Printer
Ready to create your own stunning printed cookies? Follow this tutorial to make beautiful floral cookies using Eddie.
Supplies You’ll Need:
- Eddie, The Edible Ink Printer
- Cookie templates and floral image (like this floral pattern)
- Chilled cookie dough
- Cookie cutters (apron, mixer, piping bag, bowl, tiered cake, 3″ round)
- Royal icing (flood, medium, and stiff consistencies) in white and dark blue
- Royal icing (medium consistency) in golden brown
- Royal icing (stiff consistency) in yellow
- Decorating bags (12″)
- Couplers
- Decorating tips: 59s, 8 (or larger), 2, 352
- Scribe tool
- Flower nail
- Parchment paper squares
- Chefmaster food coloring: Royal Blue, Coal Black, Golden Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Buckeye Brown, Leaf Green
- Gold luster dust
- Vodka, grain alcohol, or flavor extract
- Decorator brushes
- Paint palette or small dish
Color Guide:
- Dark blue: Royal Blue + touch of Coal Black
- Light blue: Lighter shade of the dark blue mix
- Golden brown: Buckeye Brown + Lemon Yellow
- Golden yellow: Lemon Yellow + Golden Yellow
- Green: Leaf Green
Instructions:
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Cut and Bake Cookies: Roll out your chilled cookie dough and use cookie cutters to create shapes: apron, mixer, piping bag, bowl, tiered cake, and round cookies. For tiny round cookies, use a decorating tip #8 or larger to cut out small circles. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
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Ice Cookies with Royal Icing: Flood ice the apron, mixer, bowl, and round cookies with white royal icing. Use a scribe tool to smooth the icing. Flood ice the tiered cake and piping bag cookies with dark blue royal icing. Add a white icing reflection to the piping bag. Ice the tiny round cookies with blue icing. Allow all iced cookies to dry completely overnight.
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Print Floral Design: Load your dried, iced cookies into the Eddie cookie printer and print your chosen floral pattern onto the white and blue iced cookies.
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Add Gold Accents: Pipe golden brown medium consistency icing onto the bowl of the mixer and other desired areas for gold accents. Smooth the icing by gently shaking or tapping the cookie if needed. Let the golden brown icing dry for about an hour.
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Paint with Gold Luster Dust: Mix gold luster dust with a few drops of vodka or grain alcohol to create edible gold paint. Apply the gold paint to the dried golden brown icing with a brush.
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Apron Lace Details: Use yellow stiff consistency royal icing and a tip 59s to pipe small petal shapes on the apron. Refine the shapes with a scribe tool and dry brush. Switch to tip #2 for smaller details and lace edges. Use a slightly damp brush to create a brush embroidery lace effect.
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Tiered Cake Details: Pipe a yellow bead border around the tiered cake with yellow icing and tip #2. Create yellow royal icing flowers using stiff yellow icing and tip 59s on parchment paper squares and a flower nail. Let them dry and then paint with golden yellow food coloring mixed with vodka.
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Final Touches: Add shading to the yellow apron details with edible paint. Pipe green icing dots in the center of the yellow flowers. Attach the dried royal icing flowers to the tiered cake cookie using green icing and tip 352 to pipe leaves around the flowers.
Tips and Tricks for Using Your Cookie Printer
- Consistent Icing Surface: Ensure your royal icing is completely dry and smooth before printing for the best results.
- Image Resolution: Use high-resolution images for crisp and clear prints.
- Printer Maintenance: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and maintaining your cookie printer to ensure longevity.
- Experiment with Designs: Don’t be afraid to try different patterns, colors, and even photos! The cookie printer opens up a world of creative possibilities.
Final Thoughts
The Eddie Edible Ink Printer has truly revolutionized my cookie decorating process. It’s user-friendly, saves time, and allows for incredibly detailed and professional-looking results. If you’re looking to take your cookie decorating to the next level, I highly recommend exploring the world of cookie printers.
Learn more about Eddie, The Edible Ink Printer at Primera.com/Eddie. For more inspiration and tips, join the Eddie user group on Facebook: Eddie user group on Facebook.
