Description
A simple and delicious frosting perfect for decorating sugar cookies for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup salted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A dash of salt
- 3 tablespoons cream (more or less)
Instructions
- Soften the Butter: Take your salted butter out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Beat the Butter: Place the softened butter in a mixing bowl and beat until fluffy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Sugar and Flavorings: Gradually add the powdered sugar, almond extract, vanilla extract, and a dash of salt. Start with about 2 tablespoons of cream.
- Mix Until Smooth: Continue mixing until the frosting is smooth and creamy, adjusting cream if too thick.
- Add Food Coloring: If desired, mix in food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
- Frost the Cookies: Use a spatula or piping bag to frost your sugar cookies.
- Add Sprinkles: Before the frosting sets, add your favorite toppings like sprinkles or edible glitter.
Notes
Always use room-temperature butter for the best texture. You can make it vegan by using vegan butter and non-dairy milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: frosting, sugar cookies, dessert, baking, easy recipe