Description
A luscious and creamy frosting perfect for sugar cookies, striking a balance between sweetness and creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar (plus more if needed)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated, then increase to medium speed.
- Drizzle in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt, mixing until combined. Adjust sweetness with additional powdered sugar if needed.
- If using, mix in food coloring slowly until the desired shade is achieved.
- Whip for an additional 1-2 minutes until glossy and smooth.
Notes
Substitute vegan butter for a dairy-free version or use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg