Peppermint Frosting
Peppermint Frosting
1/3 cup instant powdered cream
3 tablespoons very hot water
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (1-lb.) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
4 drops red food coloring
2 drops peppermint extract
1 cup crushed red - and - white peppermint-stick candy
Sprinkle instant powdered cream over hot water and blend. Add shortening, salt and 2 cup sugar. Beat until smooth. Add remaining sugar, a little at a time. Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency. (For the right spreading consistency, you may need to add another tablespoon of hot water, a little at a time.) Add food coloring and peppermint extract. Add crushed candy, or sprinkle on frosted cake.
Yield: Frosting enough to fill and frost two 8 or 9-inch layers
1/3 cup instant powdered cream
3 tablespoons very hot water
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (1-lb.) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
4 drops red food coloring
2 drops peppermint extract
1 cup crushed red - and - white peppermint-stick candy
Sprinkle instant powdered cream over hot water and blend. Add shortening, salt and 2 cup sugar. Beat until smooth. Add remaining sugar, a little at a time. Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency. (For the right spreading consistency, you may need to add another tablespoon of hot water, a little at a time.) Add food coloring and peppermint extract. Add crushed candy, or sprinkle on frosted cake.
Yield: Frosting enough to fill and frost two 8 or 9-inch layers
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