Description
Delightful sugar cookie frosting brings sweet magic to classic desserts, elevating simple treats with creamy perfection. Smooth, colorful layers promise pure joy when you spread this irresistible glaze across freshly baked cookies.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 tablespoons milk
Optional Ingredient:
- Food coloring
Instructions
- Cream softened butter in a spacious mixing vessel using an electric mixer for approximately 60 seconds until achieving a whipped, aerated consistency.
- Incorporate initial portion of powdered sugar alongside vanilla and almond extracts, blending thoroughly until uniform in texture.
- Gradually introduce remaining powdered sugar, integrating food coloring if preferred, and carefully measure milk to control frosting consistency – using 3 tablespoons for piping precision or 4 tablespoons for more spreadable application.
- Continue mixing until frosting transforms into a smooth, glossy mixture with no visible sugar granules, ensuring complete ingredient integration.
- Transfer frosting to preferred decorating tool – either piping bag or spatula – and embellish sugar cookies with artistic swirls, delicate patterns, or even coverage depending on desired presentation.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for easier whipping and smoother frosting texture.
- Sift powdered sugar before mixing to prevent lumps and create a silky-smooth consistency.
- Adjust milk quantity based on desired frosting thickness for spreading or piping techniques.
- Try natural food colorings like beetroot powder or matcha for vibrant, chemical-free decorations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 46 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg