Pamela's Lemon and Orange Flavored Frosting Decorated Cookies

Use your favorite Pamela's Cookies from the box such as Pecan Shortbread, Chunky Chocolate Chip and Lemon Shortbread, or Pamela's Simplebites Mini Cookies, Biscotti or bake your own using Pamela's Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix. Then follow these instructions for decorating. Don't forget to experiment and add your own personal style and taste to your creations.

Make Pamela's Vanilla Frosting following the Simple Vanilla Frosting recipe on the bag replacing the water with part juice. how much will depend on how citrus you like. Add zest to frosting or simply sprinkle on top of frosted or dipped cookies. Chocolate and orange make an outstanding flavor combination. Try a lemon and ginger combination with Pamela's Spicy Ginger Cookies or Pamela's Simplebites Ginger Snapz Mini Cookies. Thin the frosting more if you are adding stripes or splashes to the biscotti.

Pamela's Simple Vanilla Frosting

1 bag Pamela's Vanilla Frosting Mix
6 TBSP butter or margarine, room temp/not melted
3 TBSP water

Soften butter or margarine on medium speed. Add Pamela's Vanilla Frosting Mix and water and blend on medium for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Scrape down bowl during mixing. If frosting is too thick, add additional water one teaspoon at a time.

* Consumers concerned about gluten should check that all candies, flavorings and additional ingredients added to recipes are gluten-free.

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