Dessert - Frosting

Sugar Cookie Frosting
by Kathy Brandt

• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening or 1 stick of butter
• 5 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• food coloring (optional)

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.

Buttercream Cookie Frosting

• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 stick butter
• 3 tbsp. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Food coloring

Cream 1 stick of softened butter and 3 cups of confectioners' sugar.
Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of milk, then cream until smooth. Add desired food coloring.