Reply to "Icing That Curls When Piped"

Well, if it's not a consistency issue (icing that's too thick pushed out of a very small hole will often curl), then you may have misformed your cones. If the paper is not pulled completely taut at the tip (or if you have any flopping paper or small tears in the tip), this can also lead to curling or irregular piping. Lastly, be sure your icing is making contact with the cookie surface before you start to pipe (apply pressure to the cone); if the icing has nothing to grab onto, it can also sometimes curl or go in directions other than you want.