Description
This homemade sugar cookie frosting is creamy, smooth, and easy to make, setting with a perfect soft crackle.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar.
- Add the softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour in 1 tablespoon of milk and mix gently to avoid a powdered sugar cloud.
- Assess the consistency; add the second tablespoon of milk if necessary and beat until smooth.
- If desired, add food coloring and mix well.
- Spread, dip, or swirl the frosting onto cooled sugar cookies.
Notes
Store any leftover frosting in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week. Stir before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: sugar cookies, frosting, dessert, cookies, baking