Sugar Cookie Frosting
This creamy and easy-to-make sugar cookie frosting is perfect for decorating holiday cookies or anytime treats. It spreads smoothly, sets beautifully, and tastes delicious with just the right amount of sweetness. Customize with food coloring and sprinkles for festive flair!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough for 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2–4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Gel food coloring for decoration
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add 2 tablespoons of milk or heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Divide the frosting into bowls and mix in gel food coloring if desired.
- Spread or pipe onto cooled sugar cookies. Let the frosting set for 30 minutes before stacking or serving.
Notes
- This recipe makes enough frosting for about 24 medium-sized sugar cookies.
- To achieve a glossy finish, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Store any unused frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Let it come to room temperature and re-whip before using.
Find it online: https://recipe.newsvks.com/sugar-cookie-frosting/