Writing on Sugar Cookies without a Projector

A fun tutorial on decorating sugar cookies with Royal Icing. For a lot of us, writing on cookies is a daunting task. Especially if you do not own a projector.
This week we are looking at three techniques you can use to get the word on your cookie without a projector. We are also working with four different font styles.
Do you have any non-projector hacks? Or would you like to see more videos about writing with royal icing? Let me know in the comments below.
All fonts used are from Fontspace.com with consent of commercial use.
D - Droid Serif Bold
Love - Ballet Harmony
Peace - Monument Valley 1.2
Joy - Lemon cookie medium
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ICING CONSISTENCY VIDEO
• 3 Types of Icing Consi...
COOKIE RECIPE VIDEO
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ICING RECIPE VIDEO
• Really Easy Royal Icing
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TOOLS AND PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO
Ann Clark Cookie Cutters 7-Piece Plaques and Frames Cookie Cutter Set
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Colourworks Plastic Plain and Fluted Round Cookie Cutters
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Reynolds Kitchens Unbleached Parchment Paper, 45 Square Feet
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Rainbow Dust Professional Cake Decorators Food Pen Jet Black
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Rainbow Dust Food Pen - Silver
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Rainbow Dust 1 X Food Pen - Burgandy
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Wilton Master 24 Icing Color 1-Ounce Set
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Wilton Cookie Decorating Tool Set, 3-Piece Cookie Decorating Supplies (Scribe)
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Standard Plastic Couplers, for Use Cake Decorating Tubes and Bags
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Disposable icing bags
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Icing Bag Ties
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Wilton Master Decorating Tip Set
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Wilton Meringue Powder
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[@marytanner1257]

I really appreciate this video because I have terrible penmanship. :)

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

@@marytanner1257 it definitely gives peace of mind when you have guidance

[@nancyvoth7418]

yes thank you. I dont have a projector. eventually when I can afford one ill buy o e but this will help me a lot thank you!

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

Nancy Voth I'm glad you found this helpful. Saving is hard but will be rewarding and fun once you get a projector. Thanks so much for watching!

[@kirstenh.9341]

What is the reasoning for writing the reverse? Why not just use the original to trace on the top of parchment and then rewriting over it to transfer to the cookie? I don’t mean to sound rude, I am just curious and trying to learn! I loved the video:) TIA!

[@laurazeller2014]

How do you get the reverse word printout?

[@krismccarthy7914]

Hi Gabby- I couldn’t see link for the pen u use- do u have a link?

[@cherise1023]

Writing is my WEAKNESS! TY I'll try these tricks. I subscribed. So I cant wait to see more of your videos.

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

It's still mine too! Don't feel bad.

[@Debbyg64]

What projector do you recommend that won’t break the bank for a side business. Thanks

[@kimberlyk7081]

You are awesome at teaching but is there a way u can film so we can see more of what u are doing as your hand is in the way most of the time and can't see what u are doing....

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

Thank you for your kind words and YES I KNOW I SUCK lol. Just kidding but I get your frustration and I am working on ways to fix that - might need a second camera. Please let me know if there are any other tutorials you would find helpful. Have a great day!

[@rubykeiss1540]

Been wanting to know how to make thank you cookies so the reverse method is a game changer. Thank you so much.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💞💞

[@janneke6870]

Hi Gabby, thanks for this helpful video! I wonder what projector you used in the video and where did you buy it? Looking forward to your reply 🤗 Thank you!

[@futurewatcher6004]

Gabby, you present your information so clearly and organized. Thank you.

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

Thank you!

[@brittanybadal3721]

This was a great video- informative and easy to follow. Can’t wait to try these tips- thank you!!

[@Scentsyconsult99]

Super cute! How long should the cookie dry before I try to write on it with edible marker? Do your markers ever bleed? Thanks!

[@bernicec521]

What kind of parchment paper you using? I used the one from Costco, the ink does not stay in the parchment paper

[@meiyee4096]

What projector do you use? Do you prefer the projector or write your own message on cookies?

[@amania.g8721]

Thank you for vedio. My question is What's kind of projector you used? Can I use any projector ?

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

@@amania.g8721 I use a prism art graph projector. Prison projectors are my favourite because you don’t need to hook them up to your phone or deal with any technology. It’s just a matter of printing the photo and sliding it into the projector and you can adjust the size from there. But at the end of the day, you can use any projector.

[@amania.g8721]

@@TheCoolCookieKitchen Thanks for the quick answer. Could you please provide the brand name of the device and its number, if possible?

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

@@amania.g8721 art graph is the brand. I found it at Micheal’s about 9 years ago.

[@amania.g8721]

@@TheCoolCookieKitchen thank you 🌹

[@skunnavatana9407]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for the options without a projector !

[@zglez4343]

What is the consistence of royal icing for the Peace Cookie ?

[@janneke6870]

Hi Gabby, thanks for this helpful video! I wonder what projector you used in the video and where did you buy it? Looking forward to your reply 🤗 Thank you!

[@janneke6870]

Hi Gabby, thanks for this helpful video! I wonder what projector you used in the video and where did you buy it? Looking forward to your reply 🤗 Thank you!

[@carnivorous_britnatious0685]

This its awesome and oh so timely! I’m making cookies for someone but don’t have a projector.

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

Jane Joe I hope it worked out for you! Thanks for watching.

[@janneke6870]

Hi Gabby, thanks for this helpful video! I wonder what projector you used in the video and where did you buy it? Looking forward to your reply 🤗 Thank you!

[@ameenahg301]

This can be done with only facundo or with homemade glacé too?

[@charmainedavidson9377]

Great video, may I ask or there apps for fonts you can use.

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

I used fontspace.com

[@lyndacohen4970]

What about decorations using STENCILS?

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

Absolutely if you have those resources and those materials go for it. This was more for people who were kind of in a pinch or your projector, dies or something along those lines. I also had not really dabble in stencils at the time of producing this video, but I am in love with them now.

[@CikisHelyzet]

You didn't mention the projector used. 🤔

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

CikisHelyzet I try to find links to my projector online but sometimes it's hard to find because it's an industrial model and extremely expensive. There are a lot of great, compact and affordable options on Amazon or local craft stores now a days.

[@angeliqued5870]

Did you also outline the cookies at the beginning or just flooded them?

[@debiferraioli6932]

What brand is that marker?

[@bellafroggy]

Amazing video thanks so much!!!!

[@imanitraylor2093]

Thank you for this video. What is the font size of the "Love" cookie?

[@janneke6870]

Hi Gabby, thanks for this helpful video! I wonder what projector you used in the video and where did you buy it? Looking forward to your reply 🤗 Thank you!

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

Hey Janne, I use a Prism Art Graph and you would need the table arm to hold it. Kopykake is another brand of projector with a similar set up. It's definitely an investment but I use it all the time.

[@marshajohnston301]

More please? 8:04

[@Hotintrigue]

I would like to see more videos like this one.

[@AinAmeerahMdLouis]

Where can i get the projector ? How does the projector look like ?

[@zacksprojects]

Thank you. How long are you letting cookies dry before you etch or write on them? Thanks

[@elizabethcoward1968]

Where did you get the projector???

[@mysticarts8787]

I purchased that same food marker i am soooo excited

[@MsAnto077]

Thank you for these amazing tips!!!

[@susanmcdevitt3467]

I have trouble with the edible marker color soaking/bleeding into the piped letters. So often the letters I'm piping are white, and no matter what color marker I've tried, the white letters (doesn't matter what consistency I used) soak up some of the marker. I piped white letters onto blue cookies the other day, with black edible marker. The next day, the white had little patches of pink here and there on almost every cookie. Please help! (I made sure the marker was dry before piping.... I did 50 of them, so by the time I got to piping, the marker was well dried)

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

Well this is a tough one I've never come across myself. The only thing I could think of is to try a dif brand of food colouring marker. I know, not the most original idea. Hope this helps!

[@mikeandterryvena225]

thank you! First timer!

[@brendafinchum748]

Great ideas!! Thanks so much!!

[@debbiegriffin5694]

How do you print the font on the parchment? Do you need a special printer?

[@victoriasmith2965]

She never printed on parchment .. the reversed love was printed on regular paper, and then traced onto the parchment paper

[@Judy-ys2ge]

I love those colors...how do you do that?

[@ynnaz06131986]

Is that a Dartmouth College D? If so, are you an alum? Looks like the right color and font! I just found your channel-thanks for the techniques, writing on cakes or cookies is the bane of my existence! (Ok, that might be overstating things a little, but you know what I mean :

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

Alexploring I am not an alum but that's cool that it worked out like that. I got the font off fontspace.com. I listened them in the details below the video. Hope you enjoy the channel and glad you found it helpful.

[@Cathymagdis1969]

How do you find backward fonts? Great video!

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

There may be website that will flip font for you. I do it manually. It is a lot of tracing though.

[@ldfoyxttpifdhyscnlyy9868]

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[@ZeeshanKhan-ql9pu]

Do we need AC to do this activity as cream may melt soon

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

Heat and humidity are not friends to icing but if you have a fan to put them beside that should help.

[@elizabethcoward1968]

Thanks

[@tamerashrum178]

thank you this helps so much

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

Tamera Shrum you're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@llamamama1003]

Thanks

[@wamu6379]

Can you please tell me why my royal icing smells like eggs when i put the cookies the fridge? Its soo bad i can never eat it🤢🤢

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

That could depend on the type of meringue. powder that you are using. Mine doesn't have a smell (I use Wilton). I know your worries about eggs but the icing and cookies won't like being in the fridge either. Some people are just extremely sensitive to smells. You may have heightened sense and that's why you're so sensitive and pick up an egg smell - it's not a bad skill to have but when things don't smell good it's not pleasant. My main suggestion would be to try a different brand of meringue powder.

[@wamu6379]

@@TheCoolCookieKitchen thank you! I used fresh egg white. could that be the reason for the smell?

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

@@wamu6379 yes for sure! Definitely make sure any icing that has egg whites in it is refrigerated. But you may just want to change to a recipe that uses meringue powder instead.

[@christirh3760]

Thanks!!

[@kmiakali2644]

What size font do you use when printing?

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

I don't have a specific size. I normally format my words or letters in Photoshop and then I can adjust the size once it's loaded into my projector. It's all based on the size of my cookie and writing space.

[@dulcearte_gabicamps]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ramzihanine9999]

🤩🤩🤩

[@winniepuffss31]

I love it ♥️♥️

[@masseyva]

Great video

[@lisaanderson5302]

Great video. What kind of projector did you use. Didn’t see below. Thx

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

The ARTOGRAPH SUPER PRISM PROJECTOR AOG-306-140. I try and add links below the videos for it but the sites change a lot. It is not cheap but its a game changer and you can use it for so much more than cookies (used it to do calligraphy on a chalkboard). You can go really small or as big as the wall. There is no software required to mess around with. You print your image place it in the machine and zoom in and out with the manual lens (no techy stuff to break). I have had mine for 6 years now and have only had to replace the lightbulbs once. Keep in mind the projector is not normally sold with the overhanging table arm - that is an investment in itself. I was really lucky and hit a 50% off deal for the projector which is why I was ok jumping in. But if you do a lot of cookies or cakes this is what the pros use,

[@CakesByMichele]

I use a Kopykake projector which I have had for years. The tabletop model. New ones only cost about $225.00.

[@edmundobaca3498]

🎁😇

[@alexandratobin9448]

SO MANY ADS!!! :(

[@TheCoolCookieKitchen]

Yes, that can be a pain. Please know KZbin is the one running the show on that, not me. I hope the video was worth the wait.

[@thebluepastrybox9720]

Thank You, this is what I need.