batch sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies, or other cut-out cookies for icing • powdered sugar • vanilla or other flavoring extract • to 2 1/2 tablespoons milk or water • Food coloring, optional • powdered sugar • vanilla or other flavoring extract • to 3 tablespoons milk or water • Food coloring, optional • mixing bowls • Mixing utensils • Squeeze bottles - 1 for the border icing and 1 for each color of flood icing •