Royal Icing III

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream butter until smooth.
2. Add confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating until light and fluffy.
3. Add milk and vanilla extract and mix until fully blended.
4. Add food coloring, if desired, and mix until desired color is reached.
5. Pipe or spread icing onto cooled cakes and cupcakes.

Interesting Facts

• Royal icing is a type of icing made from egg whites, confectioners' sugar, and flavoring that is used to decorate cakes and cookies.
• Royal icing is a great choice for decorating because it dries quickly and creates a hard shell.
• Royal icing can be used to make intricate designs with a piping bag.