BASIC CONFECTIONER’S SUGAR FROSTING

2 C. Confectioners sugar

2 T. Milk

1 t. vanilla

Place confectioners sugar, vanilla and ½ milk in bowl and mix together.  Gradually add remaining milk, 1 t. at a time just until mix reaches consistency desired.

VARIATIONS:

CONFECTIONERS SUGAR GLAZE:  Add 1 T more milk  (or more) to thin frosting to a glaze consistency.  Great for doughnuts.

BUTTER FROSTING:  Double the ingredients of basic and begin by creaming 6 T butter and add half sugar and vanilla.  Blend well.  Gradually add milk and remaining sugar alternating til well blended.

FLAVORED FROSTING:  Replace vanilla with any other flavoring:  Peppermint, Maple, Orange, Strawberry, etc.

MOCHA FROSTING: To Butter frosting add ¼ c cocoa and ½ t. instant coffee powder.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING: To butter frosting add 2 1 oz squares of unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled.