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Gingerbread Cookie Frosting
Prep
10 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's my favorite frosting for decorating gingerbread cookies, and honestly, it couldn't be simpler. You just need confectioners' sugar, milk, and food coloring, then you're ready to go. What I love most is how quick it comes together, ready in just ten minutes with zero cooking required. The milk adds a natural richness while helping you achieve the perfect spreading consistency. Ginger itself, a key spice in gingerbread, is known for its anti inflammatory properties, making these treats a little bit better for you. This frosting is budget friendly too, using basic pantry staples you probably already have on hand.
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Ingredients
- 11 cup confectioners' sugar
- ¼ cup milk, or as needed¼ cup milk, or as needed
- 1010 drops food coloring
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Sift confectioners' sugar into a small bowl. Stir in enough milk to make a smooth but not too runny consistency.
- 2
Divide mixture into small containers, depending on how many colors you want. Drop food coloring into each container, using as much food coloring as needed to create desired hues.
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