Cookie icing

 
                                Cookie Icing
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:10
 Categories    : Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1      c             butter -- softened
    1      lb            powdered sugar -- sifted
      1/8  tsp           salt
      1/2  tsp           vanilla
                         food coloring
 
 Beat butter and sugar until smooth.  Add salt and vanilla.  Beat, divide and
color.	If icing becomes too stiff, add a few drops of water.  Icing can be
kept for several days in refrigerator in a sealed container.  Allow to reach
room temp before using.
 
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 Per serving: 3374 Calories; 182g Fat (47% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 452g
Carbohydrate; 490mg Cholesterol; 2122mg Sodium
 
 NOTES : Consistency is between the decorator and royal icings.