Originally Posted by The Cookie Monger:
And yes, parchment cones have the same capabilities! I do like parchment cones, but I like that I can fill the bags super full and that I can tie the ends so my little girls can decorate without me worrying about the frosting squeezing out of the top. I haven't used cones in such a long time that I forget about them.
I rarely get any backflow out of the top because of the way I fold down the bags. But, everyone has his/her preferences - I definitely prefer working with less icing in each cone, as it reduces hand fatigue (for me; less icing to push against) and gives me greater control.