Cupcake Wrappers

mzovoce

Anyone used these? Or had cuppies with them? They're cute, I'm thinking of using them for my friend's daughter's birthday party this weekend. 

 

joeysgirl2008

They're cute, but IMO, they result in a big mess when trying to get the cupcake out of there. Icing gets all over the wrap.

mzovoce

I think they're cute too, but I didn't get them. I got some cute paisley ones. I also picked up some new stuff for some oversized decorating tips I have. I can't wait to start.
Have you ever used Lard or crisco in icing making? I'm trying to make just a plain white icing. I would prefer something without trans fats, but I don't know that this is an option.

joeysgirl2008

I've used Crisco before, but I prefer to use butter (better flavor and whips up much better than crisco IMO). Crisco icing is good for making flowers and such since it crusts/holds its shape very well.

If you want to make a buttercream with butter but absolutely want white, Wilton makes a product that makes the icing whiter.

http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?sku=603-1236

mzovoce

It's not the color so much or at all really, the butter gives such a distinct flavor. I was looking for white icing like you have in filled cookies, like at the Great American Cookie Company.