Looking for a good sugar cookie frosting

Question

my sister in law and i decided to make sugar cookies for a baby shower we are throwing and i am the one in charge of making them i found a recipe for moist sugar cookies but now i need a recipe for a good frosting. we don't want a thin icing. we would like something thick like what you find on store bought cookies. we don't want something extremely sweet either. any help would be appreciated.

Answer 1

INGREDIENTS

4 cups confectioners' sugar

1/2 cup shortening

5 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

food coloring



DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, cream together the confectioners' sugar and shortening until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. Color with food coloring if desired.

Really good I make it all the time

Answer 2

What about cream cheese frosting. MMMmmmmm    Most people seem to like it and you can make the cosistancy the way you prefer thick or thin.   Here is a site that might help.... Happy Baking

http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Desserts/C...

Answer 3

Google it. Make sure you get one that has egg whites or meringue powder in it. That's what makes the frosting get firm so it doesn't melt on to your hands or other cookies.

The last one I had, had confectioner's sugar, lemon juice, egg whites and water. Mix to desired consistency.

Answer 4

buttercream icing is good but something not so sweet is creamcheese icing it taste very good but not so sweet

Answer 5

4+1/2 cups confectioners sugar

1/4 cup shortening

4 T of water

1 t of vanilla extract

1+1/2 t of almond extract

The almond in this recipe makes the cookies extra good and people will be asking what special flavor is in them. Trust me! add more sugar of water depending on desired consistency.