Decorator's Frosting

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 2 tablespoons milk or half-and-half until smooth and spreadable.

2. 2

   This recipe makes enough to frost 3 to 5 dozen cookies.

3. 3

   Add more milk for a thinner frosting or to create a glaze.

4. 4

   Frosting can be tinted with food color.

5. 5

   Stir in liquid food color, 1 drop at a time, until frosting is the desired color.

6. 6

   If intense, vivid frosting color is desired, use paste food color.