Reviewed: Jun. 12, 2009

okay, mostly tasted like butter. would rather stick to the other frosting recipe but use almond instead of vanilla

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2008

i changed this recipe to fit what i had on hand, i can't comment on the original (but it sounds good!)... i used 1/2c butter, 1/2pkg cream cheese, 1/2 tsp almond, 1 tsp vanilla bean extract. mix together in blender (about 3c). add sugar, 1/2 cup at a time until you get the right consistency. i tried to add milk, but it gets grainy. sweet, with a mild almond flavor. sooo tasty! great on cake-like cookies.

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Jennifer

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Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008

I liked this recipe, I have used it several times. Although I made a few adjustments which came out way better. I used a stick of butter and a stick of criso butter flavored shortening.You would wanna beat the butter and shortening for at least 20 min. seems long but it's totally worth it. You won't taste that butter after taste! That's the main key. I used 8 cups of powdered sugar to make it thick but added more almond extract and a tsp. of vanilla extract so it wont be to sweet and lose itself in the sugar and focus on the main purpose of ALMOND BUTTER ICING!!!!! (Remember Beat the butter and shortening for 20 mins. it will taste way better! and if it's to thick for your taste and milk!)

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Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2008

I have been using Wilton's recipe for icing since I took a class on cake decorating. The base of this recipe is similar, but adds flavor. The butter makes it creamier and the almond adds flavor so it doesn't taste too sweet.

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Monica

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Living In: Columbia, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2008

OMG - the best frosting and very easy to make. I could eat this with a spoon and not even worry about the cookie underneath!

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Rachael

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Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2007

Just like my mom use to make! She always baked with no recipe, so I never got this recipe! Thanks for sharing, it was a huge hit!

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Amanda F.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Living In: Orlando, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2005

This is delicious, but do not expect it to harden on the cookies! It remains the consistency of a light fluffy cake icing. Colors well, and is addictive.

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LISA IN E TN

Home Town: Maryville, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2004

Absolutely wonderful! Made d.shephard's "my favorite sugar cookies" and frosted with this frosting, have given this recipe along with the sugar cookies, for the 7th time now. This is a fabulous recipe!

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Home Town: Three Lakes, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Appleton, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2001

I wasn't too crazy about this...it tasted too "buttery" and I wonder how healthy it can be with that much shortening and butter. And it didn't harden for cookies so they all smeared when I tried to stack them and put them away.

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Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2001

Not only good on cookies, but great on special occasion cakes. Make it al little stiff and you can create decorative flowers and borders with this recipe. Linda Carver-Hereford,Texas

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