i have seen cookies on this site frosted with antonia 74's icing and the colors stay so vibrant.!!! either though i have gotten into cakes........sugar cookies are my first love and i would greatly appreciate this recipe!!!!!! THANKS!

It's in the Recipes section (see the blue tabs at the top of every page on CC?)

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-1983-0-Antonia74-Royal-Icing.html

Or you can find it linked in my tutorial...

http://www.cakecentral.com/article54-How-To-Bake--Decorate-Cookies.html

For vibrant colours, I'd recommend using Americolor brand food coloring pastes. They tint bright/dark/strong shades really well!