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shamrock shaped naturally dyed cookies on a table

Naturally Dyed Green Cream Cheese Frosting

Homestead Lady Tessa Zundel
Classic and easy to make, naturally dyed cream cheese frosting for St. Patrick's Day. Plus, a speckled option that is 100% natural. These make uniquely decorated shamrock cookies that are super easy to throw together.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Irish

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 Cup Butter or Coconut Oil softened
  • 2/3 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 Pinches Spirulina Powder or more
  • 1/2 tsp. Cream or Whole Milk as needed

Instructions
 

  • Make sure the cream cheese and butter (or coconut oil) are at room temperature.
  • Add the 8 oz cream cheese and 1/2 cup of butter (or coconut oil), plus the 2/3 cups sugar and mix thoroughly with the whisk attachment of your mixer.
  • Add the spirulina one pinch at a time and mix thoroughly. Taste after each addition if desired color isn't achieved. Too much spirulina and your frosting will taste like seaweed.
  • If your frosting isn't spreadable enough, add the1/2 tsp. cream or milk until it reaches your desired texture.

Notes

Be sure you taste test as you go so you don't add too much to adversely effect the flavor.
If you use low carb sugar, reduce to 1/2 cup.
Keyword healthy treats, holiday, natural dye
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