Sugar Cookie Frosting
This sugar cookie frosting is flavored with vanilla and a hint of almond for the best mouthwatering frosting to decorate sugar cookies.
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 Tablespoons milk , more as needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ teaspoon almond extract
- food coloring , optional
Instructions
- Whip butter: In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup butter with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Add sugar and liquids: Add 2 cups of the powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 3/4 teaspoon almond extract. Mix well. Add the remaining 2 cups powdered sugar, optional food coloring, and 3 Tablespoons milk. Mix well. If you are piping, 3-4 Tablespoons of milk is perfect. If you are just spreading the frosting add the extra Tablespoon to thin it out just a little.
- Frost cookies: Decorate cookies with frosting.
Notes
Frosting: Feel free to mix in 2-4 ounces of softened cream cheese with the butter for a softer tangier frosting.
Storage: Store in the refrigerator in a covered container up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 2720kcal | Carbohydrates: 482g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 93g | Saturated Fat: 59g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 110mg | Sugar: 472g | Vitamin A: 2909IU | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 0.3mg
