Frosting help for cookies

[DebbieCNY]

I am hoping someone can help me. When I make my Italian cookies, they are suppose to have a drizzling of a frosting on the top. My drizzle is always awful. Too lumpy and awful. Does anyone have a recipe for a frosting that would be smooth, thin and shiny as it dries? Thanks so much, Debbie

 

[PA Baker]

I always use powdered sugar, adding a small amount of extract to taste and then milk to whatever consistency you're looking for. The trick to get out the lumps is to sift your powdered sugar first and then whisk it really well as you add the liquid.

 

[Shunka]

PA Baker is right. The main thing is to sift very well and do not add your liquid too fast.

 

[shpj4]

Debbie welcome to DC. PA Baker is absolutely right and make sure that you sift well and make sure that you add the liquid very slowly.

 

[DebbieCNY]

Thank you!

Ok, now I see why I had lumps! Thanks for the tips!