Posts Tagged ‘frosting’

Types of Frosting That Take the Cake
Buttercream, whipped cream, royal, ganache…with so many types of frosting, how do you choose? There are many types of frosting used in baking. Depending on how they are made, some are better for cakes, cookies and pastries than others. Here's how to make sense of your frosting choices and look at their best uses. Buttercream Frosting Buttercream frosting could be called the all-American frosting, as it is by far the most popular. It is easil... Read More

Soft Sugar Cookies

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Soft Sugar Cookies
Those cookies look familiar? Well, you might be surprised. Two weeks ago we had a Facebook fan ask us this very important question… OF COURSE we knew what she was talking about. We love those things. That’s when I had to do some serious research.  I talked with Andi Bidwell, Betty Crocker food expert, and asked her if there was a recipe anywhere that would taste just like these cookies. As a food expert, she knew right where to sta... Read More
My kids love to make cupcakes, but the most exciting part for them is the frosting. They love switching up the colors because to them it's a completely different frosting even if the flavor is the same. One of our favorite recipes is this Creamy Vanilla Almond Frosting. I took a basic buttercream recipe and changed it up a bit. By adding some cream cheese, the frosting takes on a creamier consistency. You don't add enough to turn it i... Read More