Sugar Cookie Buttercream Frosting: A Must-Try Delight!
A creamy and sweet buttercream frosting that perfectly complements sugar cookies, making them even more delightful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Pour in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt.
- Beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Adjust the consistency with more cream or powdered sugar as needed.
- Spread or pipe the frosting onto cooled sugar cookies.
Notes
- For a fun twist, add food coloring to match your occasion.
- This frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Let the frosting come to room temperature before using if stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg