Perfect Icing Recipes for Delicious Cookies - Tips and Tricks

[rennea]

Today we are making cookies and are looking for a really good recipe for icing.
Mine always tastes just like icing sugar. Anybody have any good recipes??

Thanks guys

 

[thechefofnorthbend]

Your Best Cookie Icing - care of Joan Martin

1 1/2 tablespoons powdered egg white (see Tip, below)
1/4 cup warm water
Pinch cream of tartar
2 cups (1/2 pound) confectioners' sugar

In electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat powdered egg white, water, and crème of tartar until combined. Add confectioners sugar and beat at medium speed until combined. Increase speed to high and beat until icing is thick and glossy, about 5 minutes. Add more water if needed to thin to desired consistency.
Use immediately or store icing in covered plastic container and rebeat before using.

 

[AJPratt]

I usually just use milk and confectioner's sugar. I just keep adding a little of each until I am happy with the consistency.

 

[chefann]

I usually just use milk and confectioner's sugar. I just keep adding a little of each until I am happy with the consistency.

That's what my Mom always did when I was a kid. Add a little vanilla, lemon juice or almond extract for flavor. We would use cheapie paintbrushes and paint cut-out molasses and sugar cookies.

 

[Staci]

Hi there! I am a fellow Pampered Chef consultant and I have a great recipe for icing that I think you will love. Instead of using just icing sugar, try adding a little bit of cream cheese and vanilla extract to your icing. This will give it a creamier and more flavorful taste. You can also experiment with adding different extracts or food coloring for a fun twist. Happy baking!