Easy Sugar Cookie Frosting (Printable)
Fluffy vanilla buttercream that spreads beautifully and sets perfectly for decorating.
# 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Place softened butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, approximately 1 minute.
02 - Gradually add powdered sugar while beating on low speed until fully incorporated. Scrape down bowl sides as needed to ensure even mixing.
03 - Pour in milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Increase mixer speed to medium-high and whip for 2 to 3 minutes until frosting becomes light and fluffy.
04 - For thinner frosting, add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time. For firmer texture, incorporate more powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved.
05 - Spread or pipe frosting onto completely cooled sugar cookies. Let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours to form a slight crust.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- You can make it in under 10 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
- The texture is forgiving enough for beginners but professional enough to impress experienced bakers
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- Cooled cookies are absolutely non-negotiable, or this frosting will melt right off and leave you with a sticky mess
- Room temperature ingredients prevent curdling and help everything emulsify into that silky texture
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- Scrape your bowl down at least twice during the mixing process or you\'ll end up with pockets of plain butter in your finished frosting
- Let frosted cookies set uncovered at room temperature, but once they\'ve developed a crust, stack them carefully with parchment paper between layers