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From: Mom

Cream Cheese Icing

Ingredients

8 ounce package cream cheese, softened to room temperature

4 tablespoons butter, softened

1 tsp real vanilla extract

3 to 4 cups sifted powdered sugar

1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)

Cornstarch, to thicken (optional)

Freeze dried fruit (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and almond extract with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in powdered sugar to spreading consistency.

Mel's Notes

I would add a little bit of cornstarch to make the frosting a bit thicker. You can blend in freeze dried fruit to give it fruit flavor, as well.

Notes from Mom

Here is the first batch of recipes for chocolate cake, cream cheese frosting, and blondies. Don’t forget to buy toothpicks for testing if baked goods are done! Enjoy ☺

Love,
Mom