first sift your icing sugar into a bowl. this is important otherwise your icing will be lumpy. then add the milk and vanilla and stir until smooth. this is the most basic way to make a quick vanilla icing. if icing is not desired consistancy (too thick) add a teaspoon at a time more milk, or if too runny, add a tablespoon at a time more icing sugar. you can also make this into chocolate icing by preparing as directed, then adding 4 tablespoons of baking cocoa (sifted).

spread onto cakes, cookies, cupcakes, etc.

done!