Frosting And Icing
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- ⅜cup water
- 1envelope unflavored gelatin
- ¾cup granulated sugar
- ¾cup confectioners' sugar
- 1teaspoon baking powder
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a 2-quart saucepan, combine gelatin with the water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in granulated sugar. Place over medium heat,and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in confectioners' sugar, and beat with a whisk until foamy. Whisk in baking powder and vanilla. Transfer to the large bowl of an electric mixer, and beat at high speed until thick and cool, about 10 minutes. The frosting is bright white, but it can be tinted in small batches with food coloring.
- Step 2
Use the icing as soon as it is made. For frosting cookies, spread with a metal spatula; for decorating, use in a pastry bag. Spread out the cookies in one layer to dry completely, about 40 minutes.
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Don't try unless you know what you are doing....tricky recipe. Mine turned out like marshmallows.
I followed this recipe to the letter, adding extra sugar, and it was perfect. To my taste, they were slightly salty, so I’d cut back a little on the salt. To satisfy a sweet tooth I did a simple icing: confectioners sugar, lemon juice, and a touch of vanilla— drizzled over the warm scones. The chill time is important as is the loose batter. I learned this in other recipes that came out like dense chewy blobs. I enjoy the rustic shape, but they could easily be shaped (loosely, no smashing) into triangles or circles.
I followed this recipe to the letter, adding extra sugar, and it was perfect. To my taste, they were slightly salty, so I’d cut back a little on the salt. To satisfy a sweet tooth I did a simple icing: confectioners sugar, lemon juice, and a touch of vanilla— drizzled over the warm scones. The chill time is important as is the loose batter. I learned this in other recipes that came out like dense chewy blobs. I enjoy the rustic shape, but they could easily be shaped (loosely, no smashing) into triangles or circles.
Don't try unless you know what you are doing....tricky recipe. Mine turned out like marshmallows.
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