What Homemade icing is good on choclate chip cookie cakes.

Question

I want make a cookie cake but don't want to use store bought icing in the containers. I want a recipe that I can border and write on the cake with. Also I want it to taste like the one you get from the cookie places. :) Thnx!!!

Answer 1

Make a chocolate icing and put sprinkles on top.

Answer 2

You want a recipe for Royal Icing.  I don't have one, but you could specifically ask for that here, or look it up on the Internet.  You'll also need a pastry bag & tips though......

Answer 3

FROSTED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES  

1/2 c. soft shortening

1 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 c. Carnation evaporated milk

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. baking soda

3 c. flour

Pinch of salt

1 c. chocolate chips (more if you like)

1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Mix well. Chill 2 hours or overnight. Bake at 375 to 400 degrees, 10 minutes (grease baking sheet).

FROSTING:

Melt 4 tablespoons butter until golden brown. Blend in 1 cup powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in 1 or 2 tablespoons hot water until icing spreads smoothly.