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Decorator Frosting

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"A frosting that's perfect for sugar cookies."
Decorator Frosting Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 216 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  10 Min
Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 4 drops red food coloring

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, confectioners' sugar, and milk until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and food coloring. Spread on or between cookies.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 29, 2003 by SUNINSNOW 
This is the perfect Sugar Cookie frosting. I baked the "Blue Ribbon Sugar Cookies" submitted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2004 by Lis 
This frosting came out great! What I did was I divided the frosting into four different bowls... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 6, 2004 by LAURENELYSE 
We really liked this icing. It's a lot like the icing that my Mother made years ago. Only she... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 8, 2003 by lawavediva 
We usually make butter cookies for the holidays that we decorate w/ colorful royal icing. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 11, 2006 by Rainbow 
I have never successfully made any frosting. But this one is IT! I havled the recipe and used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 22, 2003 by MIKENDREA 
I had never made a homemade frosting for my sugar cookies before. I expected with a name like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2003 by JAYNEO 
I have used this recipe several times with a few changes. I use 1/2 shortening and 1/2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 10, 2003 by JLHDESPAIN 
I LIKE THIS RECIPE. I USE IT A LOT WITH THE BEST EVER ROLLED SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE. I DO NOT... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 23, 2003 by JOSIE 
I had 4 small ones at my house this afternoon and we decided to decorate sugar cookies with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 11, 2003 by TXMomof2 
Very good and easy! Just the right amount of sweetness. Great on sugar cookies and cupcakes! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Decorator Frosting

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 186

  • Total Fat: 7.7g
  • Cholesterol: 21mg
  • Sodium: 79mg
  • Total Carbs: 30g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.1g

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