Christmas Cookie Frosting

Christmas Cookie Frosting

Christmas Cookie Frosting

PREP TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

I've been perfecting my Christmas Sugar Cookies (cut outs) for 20+ years. This is the Christmas Cookie Frosting recipe I use to top them!

INGREDIENTS:

1. 1 Cup shortening, such as Crisco (*see notes)
2. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3. 1 teaspoon almond extract (*nut allergies see notes)
4. 1 large bag powdered sugar (2 lbs, about 8 cups)
5. 1/2 Cup heavy cream or whole milk (more if needed to reach desired consistency)
6. Food coloring, if desired

DIRECTIONS:

1. In the bowl of your mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl for use with your handheld electric mixer, place shortening and extracts. Beat until creamy (at least 1 minute).
2. Begin adding powdered sugar 1 cup at a time.
3. When the mixture starts to become dry start adding cream a little bit at a time alternating with the powdered sugar.
4. Beat until creamy. Use more or less cream to reach desired consistency. (I like for it to be smooth enough to pipe through a piping bag, but still a bit more firm than typical store-bought frosting.)
5. Add food coloring if desired.

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