Easy Cookie Frosting
Transform your homemade cookies into bakery-worthy treats with this Easy Cookie Frosting recipe! Featuring a simple blend of powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract, this creamy and versatile frosting comes together in just 10 minutes—no cooking required. Perfectly smooth and spreadable, it’s ideal for decorating sugar cookies, gingerbread, or any festive dessert. Customize this recipe with your choice of food coloring for vibrant, picture-perfect designs that will impress any crowd. Whether you're frosting cookies for holiday celebrations, birthday parties, or a casual baking session, this easy-to-make frosting adds the perfect touch of sweetness and charm. Plus, it’s easy to store and reuse, making it a must-have for all your cookie-decorating needs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cups Butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar and softened butter.
Use an electric hand mixer or a whisk to mix until the butter is evenly incorporated into the powdered sugar.
Add the milk and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix on low speed until the ingredients come together into a smooth and spreadable frosting.
If the frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk at a time until the desired consistency is reached. If it is too thin, add a tablespoon of powdered sugar at a time to thicken.
If you wish to use food coloring, divide the frosting into smaller bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl. Stir until the color is evenly distributed.
Use the frosting immediately to decorate cookies, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Allow the refrigerated frosting to come to room temperature and stir before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.6 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 396 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.5 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 236.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 72 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
