Quick Easy Piping Gel Icing Food

QUICK & EASY PIPING GEL (ICING)

Steps:

• In microwaveable bowl, mix cold water and cornstarch together.
• Add corn syrup and white vanilla, and stir until combined.
• Microwave on high for 1min 30sec - 2 min until mixture boils and turns clear.
• Remove from microwave and let cool (whisk occasionally while cooling).
• Add food dye (gel) to make desired color.
• Put in piping bag and use to decorate cakes, cookies, etc.

QUICK AND ALMOST-PROFESSIONAL BUTTERCREAM ICING

Steps:

• Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.
• Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.

PIPING GEL (FOR DECORATING CAKES, COOKIES ETC)

Steps:

• Combine sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
• Gradually blend in the lemon juice and then the water.
• Stir over high heat until mixture boils and thickens.
• Color as desired.
• Store the mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• If it becomes too thick, stir in a tiny amount of water, a little at a time until gel reaches a pipe-able consistency.