Note: this frosting takes a bit of advance planning since the frosting needs time to cool so plan ahead! Originally, I put a note on here that was included in the original recipe that the frosting keeps in the refrigerator and then can be rewhipped, but I had to delete that note because every time I have tried it, it has been a major bust. After I have refrigerated it and rewhipped, it separates and never becomes satiny and delicious again. You may find different results but in good faith I have to say that in my experience, this frosting is best made and used fresh. Finally, I pipe a lot of cakes for my kids’ birthdays (think: Spiderman covered in Wilton stars) and although I haven’t tried it, I highly suspect that an hour or so of chilling time will lend this frosting nicely to being piped. When I try it, because I will, I’ll update the recipe with my notes.

This frosting is so magically delicious, it would be perfect on everything from sugar cookies to pumpkin bars to cake. Options are endless!

You might need to buy:
  • cornstarch
  • pure vanilla extract

Makes two pies

ready in about an hour; serves 16
You might need to buy:
  • butter or margarine
  • sugar or 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • evaporated milk
  • egg
You might need to buy:
  • Ingredients
  • * 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • * 1/2 cup sugar
  • * 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • * 1 cup cold butter or margarine
  • * FILLING:
  • * 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • * 1 cup chopped pecans
  • * 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • * GLAZE:
  • * 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • * 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • * 1 tablespoon milk