1 c. confectioners sugar
2 T. butter
1/2 t. extract (vanilla, peppermint, orange, lemon, etc.)
2 T. water, milk or cream

1. Cream butter and sugar well
2. Add flavoring
3. Add liquid until thin enough to spread

Note: For mocoa icing, use strong hot coffee instead of milk, water or cream and 1 t. dry cocoa powder

Note: For fruit flavorings, in addition to extract, dried lemon or orange rind can be added.

This recipe makes enough to ice about 12 - 14 cupcakes or half a cake.