5-Minute Sugar Cookie Frosting
This quick sugar cookie frosting is smooth, sweet, and silky, perfect for decorating cookies with a classic vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
For the Frosting Base
- 1 cup powdered sugar (about 120 g)
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened (about 28 g)
- 1 tablespoon milk (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Step 1 – Soften the butter: Let the butter sit at room temperature until soft but not melted, about 20–30 minutes.
- Step 2 – Combine the dry and fat: In a medium bowl, add the powdered sugar and softened butter. Use a whisk or handheld mixer on low and mix until the sugar starts to blend into the butter.
- Step 3 – Add milk and beat until smooth: Pour in 1 tablespoon of milk and continue beating until smooth and lump-free.
- Step 4 – Stir in vanilla: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- Step 5 – Add color, if desired: If you want colored frosting, add food coloring a drop at a time and stir until uniform.
- Step 6 – Adjust texture for use: If frosting is too thick, stir in a few drops of milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Step 7 – Use immediately: Spread or pipe the frosting onto cooled cookies right away.
Notes
Store frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Allow it to sit at room temperature before use and rewhisk if necessary. Keep it covered to prevent drying out.