need to know the best type of icing to use for decorating cookies.?

Question

i plan on decorating cookies for christmas and making boquets. the cookies will be individually bagged so i don't want the icing to be so soft that the decorations will smear but i do want for it to be tasty.

Answer 1

By using Betty Crocker cake frosting in all different flavors. Or you can look up a recipe and make your own flavors.

Answer 2

This is a start, it may not be exactly what you want but:
Royal Icing Glaze For Painting Cookies

Ingredients

2 c powdered sugar; sifted
1/4 c warm water
4 ts meringue powder
1/4 ts cream of tartar

Instructions

Combine all ingredients into a small mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed till combined, then on high speed for 7 to 10 min. or till stiff. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons additional warm water, 1 teaspoon at a time, till of glazing consistency. Use at once Spread each cookie almost to edge with glaze. Let dry on wire rack at least 4 hours or till completely dry. Paint as desired.

Answer 3

Confectioners Frosting: 2 cups (230 grams) confectioners sugar (icing or powdered sugar), sifted a million/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature a million teaspoon organic vanilla extract a million a million/2 tablespoons milk or gentle cream distinct foodstuff shades (if wanted)

Answer 4

This is the one I use. It spreads really well and it is not soft and will not smear.

1 box Powder Sugar
2-3 tsbp melted butter
2 tsbp milk
1 tsp vanilla
food color of your choice
mix well

Answer 5

Make powder sugar icing. It makes sprinkles, or candies (whatever you add to the cookies) stick well, it is firm but not hard, and easy to color with food coloring.

Answer 6

I usually use cake frosting on the cookies,easier to spread!

Answer 7

You can make a "royal icing" which is made out of egg whites and powdered sugar. It's very easy, and it dries hard.

recipe:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_25188,00.html