How to make Mothers frosting for animal cookies?

* 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

* 3 cups confectioners' sugar

* 2-3 tablespoons milk

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, cream the butter until it is light and fluffy.

2. Add the confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

3. Add the milk and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.

4. If desired, add food coloring and mix until the frosting is the desired color.

5. Spread the frosting on cooled animal cookies and enjoy!

Tips

* To make a thicker frosting, add less milk.

* To make a thinner frosting, add more milk.

* For a glossy frosting, beat the frosting for an extra minute or two after adding the milk.

* You can use any color of food coloring to create different colored frosting.

* These frosting can also be used to stick to animal crackers to create animal stacking crackers.

* Be creative and have fun with it!