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) [...]
7 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate 0.5 cup cream 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons brandy Melt chocolate, cream, butter or margarine, and brandy together until smooth. Allow to cool a little before spreading liberally over cake. Sandra Bennett
4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Food Color (optional) - In a small mixing bowl at low speed, beat powered sugar, butter, shortening, milk, vanilla, and almond extract until blended. At medium-high speed, beat until light and [...]
1/2 cup Butter or margarine (brick) 6 tbsp shortening 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tsp clear vanilla 1 tbsp cornstarch 1/2 cup warm milk Food Color (optional) - Cream butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla. Stir cornstarch into milk and add gradually to sugar mixture, beating all the while. Beat at low speed until blended. Beat [...]
1/2 cup apricot jam and 1 tbsp. water Heat the apricot jam in a pan with the water, then rub through a sieve to remove any lumps. Return tot the pan and heat until boiling before brushing carefully over the cake.