Best Sugar Cookie Frosting (Stackable Recipe) + Video

Best Sugar Cookie Frosting (Stackable Recipe) + Video

from theslowroasteditalian.com
5 min

Sugar Cookie Frosting is soft and sweet! This delicious homemade buttercream cookie frosting will take your holiday cookies to the next level.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring
  • Sprinkles

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer. Add in 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons milk, and a pinch of salt. Beat to combine.

  2. 2

    Add in another cup of powdered sugar, the almond extract, and vanilla extract. Beat to combine.

  3. 3

    Add in an additional cup of powdered sugar. Mix until well combined and smooth. Add additional powdered sugar or milk to get the right consistency.

  4. 4

    Stir in gel food coloring.

  5. 5

    Spread or pipe frosting onto your sugar cookies. Top with sprinkles immediately. Allow it to harden before stacking.