Shirley's Recipes

Servings: 25

Name: Almond Frosting
Key Ingredient: powdered sugar
Preparation: beat
Cuisine: American
Source: Favorite Recipes Treasury of Christmas #12
Food Group: sugar
Courses: dessert
Temperature: room
Effort: easy
Prep. Time: :15
Elapsed Time: :15
Occasion: Christmas
Servings: 25

2 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
4 to 5 teaspoons milk
Food coloring

In a small mixer bowl, beat powdered sugar, butter and almond extract until smooth. Beat in enough milk until of piping consistency. For spreadable icing, add a little more milk. Stir in a few drops of food coloring, if desired.