Egg Free Buttercream Cookie Icing
Transform your homemade cookies into stunning works of art with this luscious Egg Free Buttercream Cookie Icing! Perfectly smooth and creamy, this no-egg recipe combines unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk for a velvety texture that’s easy to pipe or spread. Enhanced with pure vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, this icing strikes the ideal balance of sweetness and flavor. Customize it with vibrant gel food coloring to match any occasion, and enjoy its quick prep time—just 15 minutes! Whether decorating holiday cookies or adding flair to a bake sale, this versatile icing is a game-changer for egg-free bakers, delivering perfect results every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- as needed Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment to beat the unsalted butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, or until creamy and fluffy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed to avoid sugar clouds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, add the milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on medium-high speed for another 2-3 minutes until the icing is smooth and velvety.
If desired, divide the icing into separate bowls and mix in gel food coloring to achieve your preferred colors. Start with a small amount of gel color and gradually add more for deeper shades.
Transfer the icing to piping bags for decorating or spread it onto cookies with an offset spatula. Allow the icing to set for 1-2 hours at room temperature if a firm finish is desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2730 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.0 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.6 g | 283% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 184 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 482.4 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 472.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 120 mg | 3% | |
*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.
