Description
This sugar cookie frosting recipe creates a smooth, creamy, and fluffy icing perfect for frosting sugar cookies. Made with unsalted butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and optional almond extract, this frosting is easy to prepare and can be tinted with gel food coloring for decorative purposes.
Ingredients
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Frosting Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
- Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Beat butter: In a large bowl, beat 0.5 cup unsalted butter until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add powdered sugar: Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, starting on low speed then increasing to medium-high until fully mixed and smooth.
- Add liquids: Add 2 tablespoons heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 0.25 teaspoon almond extract. Beat the mixture until fluffy and smooth.
- Adjust consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of heavy cream; if too thin, add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar. Mix thoroughly to achieve desired consistency.
- Color the frosting: Tint with gel food coloring as desired and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Notes
- Use softened butter for easy creaming and smooth frosting texture.
- Gel food coloring is preferred to avoid thinning the frosting.
- Almond extract is optional but adds a nice depth of flavor.
- Adjust the frosting consistency based on your preference and cookie texture.
- This frosting is perfect for decorating sugar cookies and can frost 18 to 24 standard-sized cookies.
