Wilton White Icing

Ingredients:
1 cup shortening
1 tsp. butter or vanilla flavor (clear color)
2 Tbsp. milk
4 cups powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. meringue powder (optional)

Directions:
In a large bowl, beat with a mixer the shortening, butter (or vanilla), and milk. Once ingredients are smooth, gradually beat in powdered sugar and meringue powder. Continue beating till icing is smooth and fluffy.

Makes about 3 cups

Difficulty: Easy
Time to Make: about 15 minutes
Recipe Origin: wilton.com

Sour Cream Icing

Ingredients:
1 cup sour cream
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:
In a medium saucepan, cook the sour cream and sugar until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla till smooth.

Difficulty: Easy
Time to Make: about 15 minutes
Recipe Origin: Mom

Peanut Butter Frosting

Ingredients:
1/3 cup peanut butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1 + 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 - 1/3 cup milk

Directions:
In a medium bowl, beat together the peanut butter and powdered sugar. Add the vanilla and milk and beat until smooth and spreadable. Add more milk if necessary.

Difficulty: Easy
Time to Make: about 10 minutes
Recipe Origin: Unknown

Cream Cheese Icing

Ingredients:
1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 - 16 ounce package powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:
In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese and butter. Stir till smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat well with a mixer.

Difficulty: Easy
Time to Make: about 15 minutes
Recipe Origin: Betty Crocker

Buttercream Icing

Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and beat till fluffy. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Difficulty: Easy
Time to Make: about 10 minutes
Recipe Origin: Annette Gardner