Description

This Sugar Cookie Frosting is smooth, fluffy, and sweet—the perfect match for soft sugar cookies, cupcakes, or even as a fruit dip! It spreads easily, holds its shape when piped, and slightly crusts over so cookies can be stacked. If you’re searching for an easy recipe for a quick dessert, holiday treat, or baking project with the kids, this is the go-to option. It fits right into your list of quick breakfast treats, easy dessert ideas, and food ideas for every celebration.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

3 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pinch salt

Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. Place room temperature butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium-high speed for 2–3 minutes until light and creamy.

2. Reduce speed to low and add powdered sugar gradually, one cup at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.

3. Add vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of cream. Beat until combined. Add more cream if needed.

4. Check consistency. Add more cream if too thick, or more powdered sugar if too thin.

5. If desired, add food coloring and mix until fully blended.

6. Frost cooled sugar cookies using a spatula or piping bag. Let set for a few hours to form a slight crust.

Notes

For best texture, make sure your butter is soft but not melted.

Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps and achieve a silky finish.

Gel food coloring is preferred as it maintains the frosting’s structure.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Frosting
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 150
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 15mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: sugar cookie frosting, easy recipe, cookie decorating, buttercream, holiday cookies