Description
A classic buttercream frosting recipe perfect for enhancing the taste and appearance of sugar cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until well combined.
- Increase mixer speed to high and beat for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
- Mix in a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- Use the frosting immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For variations, consider adding cocoa powder for chocolate buttercream or adjusting flavors with extracts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: buttercream, frosting, sugar cookies, dessert, sweet