Basic Powdered Sugar Glaze

By Redvettchick

From Pillsbury.com

Ingredients

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 to 4 tablespoons milk or half-and-half

Preparation

Step 1

In medium bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth, adding enough milk for desired glaze consistency.


Use to glaze cakes, coffee cakes or pastries.


Chocolate Glaze: Add 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, melted, or 2 envelopes premelted unsweetened chocolate. Coffee Glaze: Substitute hot water for milk. Dissolve 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules or crystals in the hot water. Lemon Glaze: Substitute 2 tablespoons lemon juice for part of milk and add 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel. Maple Glaze: Add 1/2 teaspoon maple extract or flavor. Orange Glaze: Substitute orange juice for milk and add 1 teaspoon grated orange peel. Spice Glaze: Combine 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg with powdered sugar.