INGREDIENTS serves : 48 2 -3 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4-1/2 cup half-and-half cream, divided 2 cups powdered sugar, divided additional powdered sugar, as needed food coloring Directions for Frosting for Sugar Cookies Beat together butter, vanilla, 1 tablespoon cream, and a half cup powdered sugar; stir in a few drops food coloring – The color should be somewhat darker than desired, because […]
INGREDIENTS serves : 12-16 3 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions for Milk Chocolate Frosting for Brownies Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add cocoa and remove pan from heat. Stir in remaining ingredients until smooth. Spread over brownies. BACK TO FROSTING / ICING
INGREDIENTS serves : 12 1 cup butter, softened 3 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 lemon, juice and zest of 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt Directions for Lemon Buttercream Frosting Combine butter, sugar and salt and beat till well combined. Add lemon juice,zest and vanilla and continue to beat for another 3 to 5 minute or until creamy. BACK TO FROSTING / ICING
INGREDIENTS serves : 12-20 2 (1 ounce) boxes sugar-free instant pudding mix(any flavor) 1 cup skim milk 3 cups heavy whipping cream Directions for Sugar Free Frosting Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Using electric mixer at low speed, mix til pudding is dissolved. Increase speed and whip until it is spreading consistency. BACK TO FROSTING / ICING
INGREDIENTS serves : 8 8 ounces cream cheese 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick) 1 lb powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch salt 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons cream, enough to aid in spreading consistency Directions for Cream Cheese Frosting Blend softened cheese and butter in mixer. Blend and whip in the sugar and vanilla. Beat in enough cream to arrive at the right spreading consistency. Ready to spread. BACK TO […]
INGREDIENTS serves : 60 1/2 cup butter 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 5 teaspoons boiling water 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla Directions for Browned Butter Frosting In a medium saucepan heat and stir 1/2 cup butter over medium-low heat until golden brown. (do not scorch). Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar, boiling water, and vanilla. Using a wooden spoon, beat until frosting is easy to […]
INGREDIENTS serves : 1 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup heavy cream Directions for Heavenly Chocolate Ganache Scald cream, pour over chocolate. Let sit 1-2 minutes, stir gently until chocolate is melted and glossy. BACK TO FROSTING / ICING
INGREDIENTS serves : 8 1 cup butter (softened to room temperature) 1 cup creamy peanut butter 4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla Directions for Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting Cream butter and peanut butter together. Add half the powdered sugar and blend. Blend in milk and vanilla. Add remaining powdered sugar. Stir until smooth and well blended. BACK TO FROSTING / ICING
INGREDIENTS serves : 24 3 large egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted paste food coloring Directions for Royal Icing Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed on mixer until frothy. Add half of powdered sugar, mixing well. Add remaining sugar and beat 5-7 minutes at high speed, […]
INGREDIENTS serves : 12 1 cup butter, softened 3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt Directions for Vanilla Buttercream Frosting In a bowl combine butter, sugar and salt. Beat till blended. Add the milk and vanilla and beat for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until smooth and creamy. BACK TO FROSTING / ICING