using icing with buttercream to write with

I am decorating a cookie for a wedding and packing them separate in a clear bag for a thank you gift. I've used the instructions from the meringue container for icing but wanted to know if I could use butter cream with real butter, add the meringue powder and have crust up so the writing doesn't smear in the package but taste better than plain icing.

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Best Answer

I wouldn't suggest using buttercream icing- even if you add meringue powder to it, I don't think it will get as hard as you'll need it to prevent it from being ruined when put inside the bags. I always use royal icing with meringue for my icing (this recipe, specifically) and I think it tastes great.

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Can I use buttercream for writing?

Gels, buttercream, melted chocolate and royal icing are all great options for writing on cake. They each feel differently when you write with them, so be sure to practice if you're trying a new one.

Can you write on buttercream with royal icing?

Make sure you do not write on your buttercream finished cake with royal icing because the fat in the buttercream will break the royal icing down. Take the time to cut out a piece of parchment exactly the size of your cake surface and plan out what you wish to write on the paper.

How do you thin buttercream for writing?

For writing icing, sieve icing sugar into a bowl and gradually beat or whisk in a few drops of water until you have a thick, smooth paste.

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