Peppermint Icing

Peppermint icing is quick and easy to prepare and is a festive topping for Christmas cookies.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 188 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon peppermint extract
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring, or as desired

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix confectioners' sugar, shortening, water, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth; add peppermint extract and red food coloring and mix until color is evenly incorporated.