Description
This sugar cookie frosting recipe yields a creamy and fluffy frosting perfect for decorating sugar cookies. Customize with food coloring and sprinkles for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Powdered Sugar:
3 cups
Unsalted Butter (softened):
â…“ cup
Vanilla Extract:
1½ teaspoons
Milk:
2–3 tablespoons (more as needed)
Salt:
pinch
Food Coloring:
optional
Sprinkles:
for decorating (optional)
Instructions
- Beat Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Add Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Flavor and Consistency: Add vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy, adding more milk if needed for desired consistency.
- Color and Decorate: If using food coloring, divide frosting into bowls, mix in coloring, and use immediately to frost cookies. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- This frosting sets with a soft, slightly crusted finish—ideal for stacking.
- For a glossier finish, add 1 tablespoon of light corn syrup.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 frosted cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
