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