Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe

1. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to cool room temp (still cool to the touch)
2. 3 cups powdered sugar*, sifted if lumpy.
3. 1 tablespoon half and half or milk*, plus more as needed.
4. 1 ¾ teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
5. ¼ teaspoon almond extract.
6. pinch salt.

Sugar Cookie Frosting

This mouthwatering 5-minute Sugar Cookie Frosting is smooth, creamy, and perfect for decorating cookies. It’s a top-requested recipe!

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 5

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 538 kcal, Carbohydrate 108 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 116 mg, Sugar 106 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup butter (softened)
• 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• food coloring

Instruction:

1. Mix all the ingredients with a hand mixer. Add more milk until it’s the desired consistency. Add food coloring (optional).
2. Spread on top of cookies with a knife or piping bag. Top it with delicious jimmy sprinkles, and enjoy!!

Sugar Cookie Frosting

A tasty sugar cookie frosting recipe that you can easily customize the color and flavor. Use it to make fun designs or top it with sprinkles.

Prep: 15min

Total: 15min

Yield: 32

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 64 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 11 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to 64 to 67ºF (17 to 19ºC))
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk (divided)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instruction:

1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the softened butter on medium-high speed (setting 8) until smooth, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
2. Add the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract. Mix on the lowest speed (stir setting) until combined, 15 seconds.
3. Mix on medium-high speed (setting 8) until fluffy, 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl halfway through mixing.
4. Add 1 tablespoon of milk, mix on medium-high speed (setting 8) until smooth and fluffy, 15 to 30 seconds.
5. For a thinner frosting: add an additional 1 teaspoon of milk, mix on medium-high speed for 15 seconds. Add more milk until the desired consistency is reached.For a thicker frosting: add in 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar, mix on medium-high speed (setting 8) until smooth, about 15 seconds. Add more powdered sugar until the desired consistency is reached.
6. Use the frosting as is, or add gel coloring or food coloring and mix until combined. Use immediately or cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate if not using right away.

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