It takes a couple of weeks to produce real vanilla sugar, but it’s worth every minute of the wait. You can use this in place of regular sugar in just about any cookie where you want an extra boost of vanilla.
Other Goodies
Candied (Crystallized) Ginger
Candied ginger is delightful to have on hand for baking, and also comes in handy for stomach ills (just nibble on a couple of pieces of candied ginger if you’re feeling queasy). For best results, choose young, thin-skinned ginger that is not too fibrous.
Basic Vanilla Buttercream
Orange Buttercream
[amd-zlrecipe-recipe:134]
Poured Fondant Cookie Icing
This poured fondant dries to a nice semi-glossy finish that can be painted or decorated with sugar. The recipe can easily be doubled.