Description
Take your cookie decorating to the next level with this luxuriously creamy Sugar Cookie Frosting—a dreamy, easy-to-make spread that stays soft and luscious. This frosting is perfect for quick baking sessions, holiday parties, or dessert prep with kids. Whether you’re frosting sugar cookies, cupcakes, or using it as a dip for snacks, this easy recipe is a must-have in your kitchen. Great for anyone looking for a quick frosting, holiday dessert, or cookie decorating idea, it whips up in minutes with pantry staples and is completely customizable. Perfect for easy holiday treats, baking with kids, or adding flair to your favorite desserts.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Pinch salt
Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. Beat the softened butter on medium speed until creamy and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low at first, then increasing to medium-high speed until smooth.
3. Add vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Beat until incorporated.
4. Adjust consistency with more cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed.
5. Add food coloring if desired and mix until evenly tinted.
6. Frost cooled cookies with a spatula or piping bag and tip.
Notes
For best results, use gel food coloring—it doesn’t water down the frosting.
If making ahead, bring the frosting to room temperature before using and re-whip to restore texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg