Sugar cookie frosting is a soft and creamy icing used to decorate sugar cookies. It spreads easily and tastes sweet and smooth. This recipe is simple and perfect for beginners. Follow the recipe card below to make the best sugar cookie frosting at home.
Sugar Cookie Frosting
A smooth and creamy sugar cookie frosting made with butter, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Easy to spread and perfect for decorating cookies.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Hand mixer or whisk
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Place softened butter in a mixing bowl.
- Beat butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar slowly and mix well.
- Pour in milk and vanilla extract.
- Add a small pinch of salt.
- Beat again until frosting is soft and spreadable.
- If too thick add a few drops of milk.
- Spread on cooled sugar cookies and let it set.
Notes
Calories: 120 Protein: 0g Carbs: 15g Fat: 7g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 14g Sodium: 20mg
This sugar cookie frosting is easy and perfect for everyday baking. You can make it thicker for piping or thinner for spreading. Try linking this recipe with sugar cookies or easy holiday desserts on your site. Save it to Pinterest so you always have a quick frosting recipe ready.