Just Like Lofthouse Easy Pink Sugar Cookie Frosting Copycat
Transform your homemade sugar cookies into bakery-style masterpieces with this "Just Like Lofthouse Easy Pink Sugar Cookie Frosting Copycat" recipe. This silky-smooth, fluffy frosting captures the nostalgic charm of Lofthouse cookies, thanks to its creamy blend of softened butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of both vanilla and almond extracts. The addition of heavy cream creates a perfectly spreadable consistency, while a few drops of pink food coloring bring that signature pastel hue. Ready in just 10 minutes, this frosting is ideal for spreading or piping onto your favorite sugar cookies. Sprinkle on some colorful candy bits for extra flair, and let the frosting set to perfection. Whether for parties, holidays, or an everyday treat, this easy, irresistible frosting is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) Unsalted butter
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Almond extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 3 drops (or to preference) Pink food coloring
- 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) Sprinkles
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter.
Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition to prevent a sugar cloud.
Once all the powdered sugar has been incorporated, increase the mixer speed to medium-high and beat the frosting until light and fluffy, about 1–2 minutes.
Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt to the bowl. Mix on low speed until combined, then beat on high speed for another 1–2 minutes to reach a creamy consistency.
Add the pink food coloring, 1 drop at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until your desired shade is achieved.
Spread or pipe the frosting onto cooled sugar cookies. Optionally, top with sprinkles for decoration.
Allow the frosting to set for 20–30 minutes at room temperature before serving or storing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.9 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.5 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 632 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 496.8 g | 181% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 482.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 48 mg | 1% | |
*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.
