Description
A simple, creamy frosting perfect for sugar cookies and other baked goods, easily customizable with colors and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until well combined and thick.
- Pour in milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
- Divide frosting into small bowls and add food coloring as desired, mixing until colors are even.
- Frost cooled cookies using a knife or spatula. Let the frosting set before serving.
Notes
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: frosting, sugar cookies, dessert, baking, homemade frosting