Description
Sugar cookie frosting is a sweet and creamy topping perfect for decorating cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the butter by beating it in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined, then increase the speed to medium until light and fluffy.
- Add milk and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and spreadable. Adjust texture with more milk if needed.
- If desired, divide frosting and add food coloring, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Frost your cooled sugar cookies using a spatula or piping bag, and let the frosting set before serving.
Notes
- Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container.
- This frosting can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Sugar Cookie Frosting, Cookie Topping, Dessert Frosting