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How to Make Frosting for Sugar Cookies

Melissa Bahen
Learn how to make frosting for sugar cookies, including the best sugar cookie buttercream frosting recipe with lots of our best tips and tricks.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Cuisine Frosting
Servings 1
Calories 2604 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick Butter at room temperature
  • 1 pound Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • pinch of Kosher Salt

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and powdered sugar until well-combined.
  • Gradually add the milk, vanilla, and salt, and beat on high speed until smooth and fluffy.
  • Stir the finished frosting a few times with a rubber spatula to get any large air bubbles out.

Notes

Cream or half and half may be substituted for the milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 2604kcalCarbohydrates: 449gProtein: 2gFat: 92gSaturated Fat: 59gSodium: 41mgSugar: 442g
Keyword Christmas, Cookies, Desserts, Frosting
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