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More than simply sugar and water, this quick icing is flavored with creamy white chocolate and your favorite baking extract. Make up several colors for all your holiday decorating.

Decorator White Icing

1 (6-ounce) box white baking bars, broken into pieces
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla, almond, orange or mint extract
1 set paste* or liquid food coloring, (optional)

1. Microwave baking bars and cream in medium, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10 to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Transfer to small mixer bowl. Beat in powdered sugar, butter and extract until smooth. Stir in food coloring.
2. Spread or pipe icing onto baked and cooled sugar cookies; decorate as desired. Let stand until icing is set.

Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

* Paste food colorings are available where cake decorating supplies are sold.