1/2 c BUTTER 1/4 c COCOA 1/3 c BUTTERMILK 4 c POWDERED SUGAR 1/2 c MINIATURE MARSHMALLOWS COMBINE BUTTER, COCOA AND BUTTERMILK IN A SMALL PAN AND BRING TO A BOIL. POUR OVER POWDERED SUGAR AND MARSHMALLOWS. BEAT UNTIL SMOOTH. SPREAD ON CAKE. April Johnson
This can be bought at a cake decorating supply store or home-made. It is soft and pliable and must be worked fairly quickly, as it will dry out. It should be wrapped securely in plastic wrap if you are not using it. Roll out on a smooth work surface dusted with a little sifted confectioners' [...]
3 egg whites1 lb confectioners sugar Beat eggs to foam add confectioners sugar and mix. April
Cut up cakes can be covered with a layer of marzipan. It seals in the moisture and gives a smooth, flat surface on which to ice. It is easy to work with and useful for modeling. If your kids do not like marzipan, then replace with a layer of fondant. Ingredients: 2 cups ground almonds [...]
2 extra-large egg yolks3 Tablespoons granulated sugar2 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flourTiniest pinch of salt3/4 cup whole milkFinely grated zest of 1 small lemon1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice Turn the yolks into a small mixing bowl. in another, blend the sugar, flour and salt. Heat the milk in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until bubbles [...]
2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice and a few drops of yellow food coloring In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice and a few drops of yellow food coloring until smooth. Spread on cookies and let dry until set.
1/3 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup white shortening 1/4 teaspoon flavoring (peppermint, cherry, almond extract, etc.) 1 pound powered sugar Food color (optional) Beat all ingredients, except about 1 cup of the powered sugar, in a large mixing bowl at medium speed until well mixed. Liberally sprinkle a clean cutting board or countertop with powered [...]
1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup milk 1 - 12 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4-1/2 to 5 cups powered sugar, unsifted In a small saucepan, combine butter and milk; bring to a boil and remove from heat. Add chocolate chips; stir until melted and cool until lukewarm. Blend in vanilla. Gradually beat [...]
2 packages 3 oz. softened cream cheese 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt 4 - 5 cups powered sugar Food color (optional) In a small mixer bowl at medium speed, beat cream cheese, milk, vanilla extract and salt until smooth and fluffy. At low speed, gradually add 4 to 5 cups sifted [...]
Here is the secret for making "shiny" cookies. Glaze your cookies with this recipe and then add details with royal icing. 3 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup warm water 1 T. light corn syrup 1/4 t. flavoring (almond, orange, lemon, etc.) A couple drops of white coloring (this makes the glaze opaque rather than transparent) [...]