Easy Buttercream Frosting: The Best Recipe for Sugar Cookie Decorating
This easy buttercream frosting recipe is perfect for decorating sugar cookies with a smooth and creamy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Use immediately to frost sugar cookies or store for later use.
Notes
- For colored frosting, add gel food coloring after mixing in the cream.
- This frosting can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: easy buttercream frosting, frosting for sugar cookies, decorating cookies