Buttercream Sugar Cookie Frosting
This rich, creamy frosting is easy to make, spreads beautifully, and adds the finishing touch to your favorite sugar cookies.
Servings 24 frosted cookies
Calories 113kcal
Equipment
- 1 Stand Mixer
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract optional, but wonderful on sugar cookies
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in the milk, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and salt.
- Beat for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- If the frosting is too thick, add milk 1 teaspoon at a time. If it's too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Tint with food coloring as desired and frost completely cooled cookies.
- Yield: Frosts about 3 dozen sugar cookies.
Notes
- For piping details, make the frosting slightly thicker.
- For spreading with a knife, add an extra teaspoon or two of milk.
- Add holiday sprinkles immediately after frosting so they stick well.
- Store frosted cookies in a single layer until the frosting sets, then stack with wax paper between layers.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.01mg
