Yield: 1 Servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
2 cups | Confectioners' sugar; sifted |
½ teaspoon | French's Vanilla |
2 tablespoons | Butter; softened |
1 tablespoon | Milk |
Combine confectioners' sugar, ½ to 1 teaspoon vanilla, and butter. Blend in 1 to 3 tablespoons milk until desired consistency. Beat well.
VARIATIONS:
For Orange Frosting: Substitute 1 teaspoon grated orange rind for vanilla and orange juice for milk. Or substitute ½ teaspoon French's Orange Extract for vanilla.
For Lemon Frosting: Substitute 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind for vanilla and 1½ tablespoons lemon juice for milk. Thin with milk, if necessary. Or substitute ¼ teaspoon French's Lemon Extract for vanilla.
For Browned Butter Frosting: Substitute ¼ cup melted browned butter for the soft butter.
For Coffee Frosting: Substitute hot strong coffee for the milk.
For Chocolate Frosting: Blend in 1 square (1 oz.) melted unsweetened chocolate.
For Peppermint Frosting: Add 2 teaspoons crushed peppermint candy and a few drops French's Red Food Coloring. Or substitute ¼ teaspoon French's Peppermint Extract for vanilla; add a few drops red food coloring.
For Peanut Frosting: Substitute 2 tablespoons peanut butter for the butter.
For Spice Frosting: Add ⅛ teaspoon French's Cinnamon, 1/16 teaspoon French's Nutmeg and 1/`16 teaspoon French's Cloves.
For Nut Frosting: Blend in 2 tablespoons chopped Funsten's Nuts.
For Caramel Frosting: Substitute 2 to 3 tablespoons caramelized sugar for milk. Thin with milk if necessary.
For Molasses Frosting: Add 1 tablespoon light molasses with the milk.
Fruitcake Glaze: Combine ½ cup sugar and ¼ cup orange juice in small saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly, just until sugar dissolves. Brush over warm fruitcake.
Decorating Frosting: Combine 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar, ½ teaspoon French's Vanilla and 2 to 3 tablespoons milk or cream until of decorating consistency.
NOTES : "Developed by Ann Pillsbury" Recipe by: Best Loved Foods of Christmas, Pillsbury, undated booklet Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #853 by NGavlak@... on Oct 19, 1997