How far in advance can I make decorator's icing?

[PurplePotato]

And how best to store it?

[misskitty100]

Do you mean icing for frosting cookies? If so, I think that can keep several days if not longer, just cover with plastic wrap so it isn't exposed to air.

[DanaSD]

what do you mean by decorator icing?

[PurplePotato]

Sorry, buttercream with a portion of shortening in it.


It says I can freeze it but I don't have that much freezer space and I'm worried about texture after it thaws.

[sneezles]

Buttercream will keep for a week. You may need to hand mix once you bring it back to room temperature.

[Terri_A]

If you actually use butter in your buttercream, it's best stored in the refrigerator, and as sneezles said, it will last a week. If it's shortening only and no butter there's not a need to refrigerate it.

[PurplePotato]

Thank you! If I can make it a week ahead of time that makes my life SO much easier.:D