Easy Sugar Cookie Frosting (Printable)

Creamy vanilla frosting that spreads smoothly and sets perfectly for decorated cookies

# What You Need:

→ Butter Mixture

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

→ Sweetener

02 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

→ Flavors

03 - 2 tablespoons whole milk, plus more as needed
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
02 - Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low until incorporated. Scrape the bowl as needed.
03 - Add the milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on medium-high for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
04 - For a thinner consistency, add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. For a firmer frosting, add a little more powdered sugar.
05 - Spread or pipe onto completely cooled sugar cookies. Allow to set at room temperature for 1-2 hours for a slight crust.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You probably have everything in your kitchen right now
  • It comes together in under ten minutes flat
  • The texture is ridiculously spreadable and smooth
02 -
  • Warm cookies will melt your frosting right off into a sad puddle always wait until they're completely cool
  • This recipe doubles and triples beautifully if you're frosting for a crowd
  • Gel food coloring works better than liquid drops which can thin out your consistency
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients make all the difference between silky smooth and grainy frustrating frosting
  • Never skip the scraping down step those pockets of pure sugar are not what you want in your final bite

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