Petit Fours Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 3 large egg whites, room temperature
• GLAZE:
• 2 pounds confectioners' sugar
• 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons orange extract
• FROSTING:
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 to 4 tablespoons whole milk
• Gel, liquid or paste food coloring
• Gold sugar pearls, optional