Sugar Cookie Frosting
This Sugar Cookie Frosting is a creamy, easy-to-make icing perfect for decorating your favorite cookies, adding a nostalgic touch to your baking.
Ingredients
For the frosting
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened) The base for silky richness.
- 3 to 4 cups Powdered sugar (sifted) Adjusts sweetness and thickness.
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Warms the frosting with cozy aroma.
- 2 to 4 tablespoons Whole milk or cream Thins to your preferred consistency.
- 1 pinch Fine salt Balances the sweetness.
- 1 drop Almond extract (optional) For depth in flavor.
- to taste Gel food coloring (optional) For festive hues.
Instructions
Preparation
- Place softened butter in a large bowl and beat on medium speed until creamy and pale, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Lower the speed and gradually add 3 cups of sifted powdered sugar. Pause and scrape down the bowl to ensure everything mixes evenly.
- Add vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk. Beat on high for 30 to 60 seconds until light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add more milk a teaspoon at a time. If it is too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar.
- Add a pinch of salt and a touch more vanilla if you want a bolder flavor. The texture should be spreadable but still hold gentle peaks.
- If using food coloring, stir in gel color until you reach the desired shade.
- Spread the frosting immediately over cooled sugar cookies.
Notes
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week. Bring to room temperature and re-whip gently before using. Can freeze for up to 2 months.