How do I make vibrant colored icing for embellished cookies?

Bring a kaleidoscope of colors to your embellished cookies with our easy guide to making 'vibrant colored icing'. Brighten up your baking!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make vibrant colored icing for embellished cookies. Items include: Milk Food coloring Small mixing bowls Spoons Confectioners' sugar

Milk 2 tablespoons
Food coloring red, blue, yellow, and any other colors you fancy
Small mixing bowls as needed
Spoons as needed
Confectioners' sugar 1 cup

Take note
Just a friendly reminder: always be careful when handling food coloring as it can stain surfaces and clothing. Also, please note that the intensity of colors might vary depending on the brand and type of food coloring used.

1

Gather your supplies

Before we start splashing colors everywhere, let's gather everything we'll need. Here's your shopping list: 1 cup of confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, food coloring (red, blue, yellow, and any other colors you fancy), small mixing bowls, spoons, and a whole lot of enthusiasm!

2

Mix it up

In a small mixing bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and milk. Mix them together until you have a smooth and creamy consistency. This is the base for your colorful masterpiece, so make sure it's nice and smooth!

3

Color me happy

Divide your icing into separate small bowls. The number of bowls will depend on how many different colors you want to create. Now, let the coloring carnival begin! Add a drop or two of food coloring to each bowl and mix until you achieve your desired vibrant shades. Go wild with the colors and let your creativity run free!

4

Ice it up

Once your icing is transformed into a rainbow of hues, it's time to spread the magic on your cookies. Dip a spoon into one of the colored icings and gently pour it onto a cookie. Use the back of the spoon to spread the icing, creating a smooth and even coating. Repeat this step for each cookie, using different colors for a truly eye-catching effect.

5

Let it dry, and enjoy!

After all the fun and frosting, don't forget to let your cookies dry. This might take a couple of hours, depending on the thickness of your icing. Once completely dry, your vibrant cookies are ready to be devoured! Gather your friends, family, or anyone you want to impress, and enjoy the fruits of your colorful labor!