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Sugar Cookie Frosting
SUBMITTED BY:
Kathy Brandt
PHOTO BY:
Christine
"Add food coloring to decorate your favorite sugar cookies."
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PREP TIME
15 Min
READY IN
15 Min
Original recipe yield 3 cups
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4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup shortening
5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
food coloring
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In a large bowl, cream together the confectioners' sugar and shortening until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. Color with food coloring if desired.
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Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by Chloe
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Jan. 12, 2004
This is definitely up there in terms of frosting for cookies-- frankly, its the only stuff I use--I've made this 3 or 4 times now. I make this with the recipe on this site: "The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies" and it is just fantastic! If you aren't a big fan of sweet stuff, however, I would suggest halving this recipe-- this really makes way more than necessary for that recipe. If you are a big fan of sweet stuff, however-- glop it on! I seriously suggest putting in the shortening, then slowly adding the powdered sugar about half a cup at a time. Once it starts clumping up, add the milk/ etc, then add more sugar if you want to make it a bit thicker. I've found that if it gets too clumpy, it won't dissolve the clumps, and you have to smooth it out with a spatula, which takes forever.
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Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by Caliope
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Caliope
Jun. 23, 2003
Sugar cookie icing is really a matter of personal taste, so I can understand this not agreeing with everyone. However, I though this was the BEST SUGAR COOKIE ICING I'VE EVER MADE! I've tried the confectionary sugar recipes a dozen different ways and they always come out sickly sweet. Just keep it a scant measure of the shortening, and whip it up real well and this icing is fantastic. Not only that, but it held up well enough that I could pack these up and pass them out. Everyone who tried my cookies loved this icing.
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Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2005 by nenebucket
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nenebucket
Dec. 15, 2005
Delicious!! I used this icing on the Easy Sugar Cookies and it was a huge hit with everyone. I used unsalted butter instead of shortening though, it gives a much better flavor to the icing. Also, this icing dried fairly quickly and I was able to put all the cookies in layers (with tinfoil in between) within 15 minutes of icing them. If you want to add sprinkles or anything to the top of the icing be sure to do that right away or they won't stick!
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Delicious!! I used this icing on the Easy Sugar Cookies and it was a huge hit with everyone. ...
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Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by
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DREGINEK
Jan. 12, 2004
Halved the recipe and used butter instead of shortening. Great and easy. My daughter had a blast adding food coloring and decoring cookies. Using this for this season's batch of holiday cookies. Thanks Kathy.
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Halved the recipe and used butter instead of shortening. Great and easy. My daughter had a...
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Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2006 by PUNKGIRL
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PUNKGIRL
Jun. 4, 2006
This was a great frosting. Just the right consistency, easy to spread, slightly shiny. I used butter in place of the shortening, and I also added some lemon extract which I highly recommend.
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11 users found this review helpful
This was a great frosting. Just the right consistency, easy to spread, slightly shiny. I...
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Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by PAMMOM3
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PAMMOM3
Dec. 19, 2003
This was a good cookie frosting, but not exactly what I was looking for. My husband said it was too sweet, but the kids and I loved the sweetness. However, I was on the hunt for more of a glaze/icing that would be stackable. The frosting was thick and was more like a frosting for a cake. It was yummy though and easy to handle.
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This was a good cookie frosting, but not exactly what I was looking for. My husband said it...
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Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by TORI PARKER
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TORI PARKER
Jan. 18, 2003
I have been searching for the "perfect" frosting recipe - the search is over - this is IT! It's easy to make, tastes great, easy to apply and dries hard (but not as hard as royal frosting).
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I have been searching for the "perfect" frosting recipe - the search is over - this is IT!...
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Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2006 by
THARRETT
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THARRETT
Jul. 20, 2006
GREAT frosting for sugar cookies or christmas cookies. Sets well so you can put the cookies in a tin or bag! Loved it! A+
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GREAT frosting for sugar cookies or christmas cookies. Sets well so you can put the cookies in...
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Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by
SHANNONSPIVEY
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SHANNONSPIVEY
Dec. 18, 2003
I liked this recipe because I often use royal icing. The cream of tartar gives it that twinge and its not very good with a sugar cookie. So this was a better choice. I also added some Wilton's white white. It makes it perfectly white. If you add a little glycerine it comes out glossy ;) thanks!
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