Vanilla Icing for Cookies

Ingredients

  • 6 T. butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 t. vanilla
  • 3 to 4 T. milk

Preparation

Step 1

Beat buter and powdered sugar until well blended; add vanilla. Blend in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until of spreading consistency. Divide icing evenly into small bowls, one per color. Add food coloring until mixtures are of desired color.