Decorating Icing for Cookies

By ctozzi

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon Clear Vanilla Extract
• 2 Tablespoons Milk
• 1 cup Crisco (Shortening)
• 1 Tablespoon Meringue Powder (Michael's) (It acts as a stabilizer)
• 1 Lb sifter Confectioners' sugar (4 cups)
• 1 pinch of Salt
• Food Coloring

Preparation

Step 1

1) Sift sugar and meringue powder together in a large mixing bowl and set aside
2) In a separate bowl, cream together vanilla, shortening, and milk
3) Gradually add sifted dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until it is creamy. Color as you choose