creamy decorative frosting

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Updated on Jan 16, 2014

A favorite frosting for Mom's Christmas cookies

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method Blend
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crisco shortening
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

How To Make creamy decorative frosting

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, with an electric mixer at low speed, beat shortening and butter until smooth
  • Step 2
    At low speed, add 2 cups confectioners sugar, half a cup at a time
  • Step 3
    Add cornstarch, beat at medium speed until well combined
  • Step 4
    Add egg whites, salt, vanilla and almond extract, beat low speed until well blended
  • Step 5
    Beat in remaining confectioners sugar until mixture is smooth and stiff peaks form

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Category: Cakes
Category: Cookies
Method: Blend
Culture: American
Ingredient: Eggs

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