Frosting for Sugar Cookies
Elevate your holiday baking or any festive occasion with this irresistibly creamy frosting for sugar cookies! Made with buttery richness and a perfect balance of sweetness from powdered sugar, this quick and easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to whip up. Vanilla extract adds a warm, comforting flavor, while a splash of milk allows you to customize the consistency to your liking—thick for piping or smooth for spreading. Add a festive touch by dividing the frosting and incorporating vibrant food coloring to match any celebration. Perfect for decorating sugar cookies and other treats, this versatile frosting is a must-have for creating beautiful, bakery-worthy confections right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- as needed food coloring (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed to prevent a sugar cloud. Continue mixing until well incorporated.
Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Mix on medium speed until combined.
Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. For thicker frosting, use less milk; for thinner frosting, add a little more milk.
If desired, divide the frosting into separate bowls and stir in food coloring to achieve your desired shades.
Once mixed, use immediately to frost sugar cookies or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Re-whip before using if refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2723 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.7 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 251 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 178 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 481.5 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 471.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 98 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.
