Indulge in the sweetness of homemade sugar cookie frosting that perfectly complements your favorite sugar cookies. This easy-to-make recipe results in a smooth and creamy frosting that is perfect for decorating and adding a finishing touch to your sugar cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- Food coloring (optional)
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together powdered sugar and butter until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk, mix until well combined.
- If the frosting is too thick, add additional milk, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- For colored frosting, divide the frosting into separate bowls and add food coloring.
- Mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Use the frosting to decorate cooled sugar cookies as desired.
Interesting Facts
You can customize the flavor of the frosting by adding different extracts like almond or lemon.
This versatile frosting can be piped, spread, or used as a glaze on cookies.
Leftover frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.