"“For my birthday, Grandma usually tinted the frosting blue, my favorite color.”..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups granulated sugar
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1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened, divided
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2 large eggs
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon water
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2 cups applesauce
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 cups gumdrops, divided
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1 (16-ounce) package confectioners' sugar
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3 to 4 tablespoons whipping cream
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Food coloring, optional