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PAYTON'S CHRISTMAS
COOKIE FROSTING
to decorate all these cookies with!
INGREDIENTS PROCEDURE
1 Cup shortening, such as In the bowl of your mixer fitted
01
Crisco with the paddle attachment, or in
1 teaspoon vanilla extract a large bowl for use with your
1 teaspoon almond extract handheld electric mixer, place
8 cups powdered sugar, about shortening and extracts. BEAT
a 2 lb bag until creamy (at least 1
1/2 Cup heavy cream , or minute).ADD powdered sugar 1
whole milk (more or less cup at a time.
added to desired consistency) ADD cream 2-3 Tablespoons at a
Food coloring, if desired 02 time, alternating with the
powdered sugar.MIX until
creamy. Use more or less cream
(or whole milk) to reach desired
consistency. (I like for it to be
PREP TIME smooth enough to pipe through a
piping bag, but still a bit more
firm than typical store-bought
Prep time | 25 m frosting.)ADD a 2-3 drops of gel
Ready in | 25 m food coloring if desired.
