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The Best Sugar Cookie Frosting

The Best Sugar Cookie Frosting

If you’re looking for the perfect Sugar Cookie Frosting that’s smooth, creamy, and easy to spread, you’ve just found it! This frosting is soft enough to glide effortlessly over sugar cookies, yet firm enough to hold its shape beautifully. Whether you’re decorating holiday cookies, birthday treats, or fun sprinkle-covered desserts like the ones above, this recipe delivers vibrant color, rich flavor, and a flawless finish every time.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with a hand mixer or stand mixer for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until combined.
  3. Pour in the vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of cream. Beat on medium-high speed for 2–3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  4. For thicker frosting: add more powdered sugar.
    For thinner frosting: add 1 teaspoon of cream at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Divide frosting into bowls and mix in food coloring if desired. Spread onto completely cooled sugar cookies and top with sprinkles.