Description
Sugar Cookie Frosting is a delightful and versatile topping that transforms ordinary cookies into extraordinary treats. With its smooth, creamy texture and rich vanilla flavor, this frosting adds the perfect touch to your baked goods. Whether you’re decorating sugar cookies for holidays, birthdays, or everyday indulgences, this easy-to-make recipe will impress family and friends alike. Made with simple ingredients like butter and powdered sugar, you can customize it with food coloring for any occasion. Elevate your baking game and create memorable moments with this scrumptious Sugar Cookie Frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2–4 tablespoons milk (adjust as needed)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients; ensure butter is softened.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing until well combined.
- Add Milk and Vanilla: Pour in milk and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Adjust Consistency: If frosting is too thick, add additional milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Decorate: Use a spatula or piping bag to frost cooled sugar cookies, getting creative with designs!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15g
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg