Petits Fours Icing Recipe

Would you like to try a frosting recipe that is too simple, both in the ingredients involved and preparation then this Petits Fours Icing is a must try! Made with ingredients that is readily available in your kitchen cabinet, this Petits Fours Icing is also made in no time. Give it a try, it is tasty too!

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Sugar2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cream of tartar1/8 Teaspoon
 Hot water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Confectioner’s sugar 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Combine the sugar, cream of tartar, and hot water in a saucepan.
Bring to boiling; set candy thermometer in place and cook to 226°F (thin syrup).
Cool to lukewarm, 100°F.
Mix in confectioners' sugar.
Heat over boiling water in top of double boiler until of pouring consistency.
Stir in 1 teaspoon desired extract and, if desired, food coloring.
Pour over small cakes that have been placed on rack over a tray.
Pick up icing that drops, reheat, and use again and again.
If it becomes too stiff, add a little hot water.
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