Description
A creamy and colorful frosting perfect for transforming sugar cookies into vibrant treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all of your ingredients. Ensure that your butter is softened to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Pour in 2 tablespoons of milk and the vanilla extract into the mixture. Continue mixing until everything is smooth and creamy.
- If you want to create colorful frosting, divide it into bowls and add food coloring, stirring until evenly distributed. Frost your sugar cookies!
Notes
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. It can be frozen 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: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg