I used this cookie to compare the Super Gold with Wilton's gold pearl dust. I mixed both dusts with a little bit of Bacardi 151 to form a paint. Read this post for full instructions on painting with pearl dust.
The Wilton pearl dust is a much more sparkly gold, while the NY Cake dust has more of a dull finish. What I love about the NY Cake Super Gold is that it is a really fine dust, which created a smooth paint that covered the icing evenly with just one coat. The Wilton pearl dust is a little bit more coarse, which makes it become chunky pretty easily and it sometimes needs two coats for even coverage. It also makes the surface of the icing sort of rough, which is okay for certain projects, like this one, but it wouldn't work for everything.
I am going to hang on to both brands of gold dust because I can use each one for a different application. I see the NY Cake gold dust as being great for cookies with an antique feel, while the Wilton gold can be used for the fun, partying type of cookies.
I also picked up some decorating bags and gel paste colors. Shown here are Americolor Royal Blue, Burgundy and Leaf Green. I've been using Wilton colors forever, mostly because I'm obsessed with the garden tone set, but I'm slowly making the change to Americolor since they come in a convenient squeeze bottle. 
The store is located at 56 West 22nd Street.
Click on the images below for cookie decorating tutorials 
Thank you for sharing all these beautiful decorated cookies! I am just retired and enjoy watching your tutorials and hoping I can get started too! Thanks again. Down in Texas!
Hey Hun, Next time you're in NYC, go around the corner to the City Bakery -- BEST FOOD EVER!!! Maury Reubins owns it and the tarts are amazing. Oh by the way, last time I was at NYCake, I bought a bunch of stuff and just had them ship them back to my home -- worked out well!! Enjoy your purchases -- I can't wait to see what you do with the leaves! 😀
Oh I didn't know you could do that!! That's good to know. Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely go to City Bakery next time I'm in the area!!
Wow! this store is a sin, ha ha ha .. hopefully we have something like this in Spain. Thanks for sharing and get the long teeth ja,ja,ja....
Hi Amber,
On my last trip to NYC, I visited this store. I was like a kid in a candy store. Really, didn't know where to start and stop!
I will definitely be going there next time I visit and try the gold dust. I do prefer the Wilton one because it's more jazz.
I love how neatly you have painted on the cookie. Mine doesn't look this good. Will send you some pictures and thanks for all your wonderful tutorials.
Love your work and wish I had a store like that - would love to live in the USA
Thanks for the post. Do they have a website and HOW did you make it out of there with only a few things? You are MUCH stronger than I.
Haha!! The website is http://www.nycake.com. Knowing that I had to carry it all home with me was the main reason I was able to control myself!
Also one of my fav shops! It's my little slice of heaven when I visit NYC! 😉 What of you mixed the two? Or could you add some luster dust with a more shimmery look together with the NY cake gold to give it just a bit of sparkle? It's nice to have both options though! 😉 Thanks for sharing!
I think a combination of the two would be perfect!
I've been wondering about which gold is best for sparkle as that's generally what I'm shooting for. Really helpful post! On a separate note, I published a post today with some cookies made in your fashion! I love them and am so grateful for all of your helpful videos! 🙂
I love the post, Michelle!!! Those cookies are adorable!
Hi Amber,
Thank you for posting the comparison between the NY Cake dust and the Wilton. The NY Cake dust looks more appealing on an edible. I look forward to seeing how you use the oak leaf cookie cutters! 🙂 It's the best time of year for spiced cookies! YUM!
Glad you liked it, Amber!! I'm looking forward to using those leaf cutters. Thanks for stopping by!
Love the lust duct colors you picked out, I just got in my lust duct, forgot to order brown. I'm glad you got the leaf cutters, I have one of them. Can't wait to see what you do with it. ❤️
It was a tough Choice, Loretta!!
Oh how I would love to be able to go shopping there! Bit far to travel from Australia though! Thanks for sharing the fun!
New York Cake will ship all over the world though.