Thin Cookie Glaze

thin cookie glaze -- (recipe follows)

OtherOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4 drops red or green food color (4 to 5 drops)
  • 1/3 cup (about) powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 2 cups powdered sugar, the milk, and almond extract.

  2. 2

    Tint half of the mixture with food color.

  3. 3

    Add additional milk, a few drops at a time, if necessary, or until desired spreading consistency.

  4. 4

    Place baked cookies on wire rack.

  5. 5

    Pour small amount of tinted glaze over each cookie; spread to edge with spatula.

  6. 6

    Add enough powdered sugar to remaining glaze to make frosting that can be used in a decorating bag and will hold its shape.

  7. 7

    Place in decorating bag with #2 writing tip.

  8. 8

    Decorate cookies as desired.

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