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Gingerbread Icing Recipe

Published: April 18, 2025 Prep Time: About 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: About 10 minutes Serves: 1 cup Difficulty: Easy Category: Dessert Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk
  2. Add softened butter and vanilla extract
  3. Stir in cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg
  4. Add salt and mix well
  5. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed
  6. Use immediately or store in refrigerator
  7. Bring to room temperature before using

Special Notes

This spiced gingerbread icing is perfect for cookies and cakes. The combination of warm spices creates holiday flavor. The key is to use room temperature butter for smooth mixing. This icing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. For extra flavor, you can add different spices or extracts. The icing should be at room temperature before using for the best consistency.

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