Classic Sugar Cookie Frosting
This sugar cookie frosting sets to a smooth, glossy finish that holds detail well — making it a go-to for decorating holiday and celebration cookies. It uses powdered sugar as the base and can be tinted with gel food coloring and thinned to different consistencies for flooding or piping. The recipe takes about 10 minutes to mix.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract preferably pure vanilla
- 3 tablespoons milk or more for desired consistency
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 4 drops food coloring or as needed (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add in the sifted confectioners' sugar, mixing on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to medium and beat for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Beat until fully incorporated.
- Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency. You might need a bit more milk depending on your desired texture.
- If desired, divide the frosting into separate bowls and mix in food coloring to achieve the colors of your choice.
Notes
- For a rich flavor, ensure you use pure vanilla extract.
- Adjust the thickness of the frosting by altering the amount of milk.
- Add almond extract for an additional layer of flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 0.1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 4mgPotassium: 6mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 239IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.01mg
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