Description

This easy sugar cookie frosting is the perfect way to top off your homemade cookies. With its smooth texture and simple ingredients, it can be made in minutes, and you can customize it with any color or flavor to match your occasion.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2–3 tablespoons milk

Pinch of salt

Food coloring (optional)

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until it’s smooth and creamy.
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the bowl and mix until combined.
Gradually add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
If you want to add color to the frosting, divide it into smaller bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each. Mix until the color is fully incorporated.
Spread the frosting generously onto your cooled sugar cookies using a butter knife or a piping bag.
Let the frosting set for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Flavored Frosting: Swap out the vanilla extract for almond extract or any other flavor extract you like.

Chocolate Frosting: Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder along with the powdered sugar.

Citrus Frosting: Add lemon or orange zest for a fresh twist.

Storage: Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

If refrigerated frosting becomes too stiff, add a small amount of milk to loosen it up before using again.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 85 kcal
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg