Holiday Decorating Icing

1. 1

   Stir minimum amount of milk into sugar with a small wire whisk or a fork to make a soft smooth icing.

2. 2

   Stir in optional food coloring and flavor extract.

3. 3

   If mixture is too stiff, add milk in very tiny increments until correct consistency is reached.

4. 4

   Pipe icing from a pastry bag to outline cookies or make simple motifs, or simple drizzle on designs.

5. 5

   If coating the cookie, use a small metal spatula to spread icing over entire top surface or dip cookie into icing, using the metal spatula to trim away excess.

6. 6

   If mixture hardens, remix with a bit of water, whisking well to make icing smooth.

7. 7

   Allow cookies to dry to a dull shine before storing.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.