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Buttercream Frosting for Cookies

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This Buttercream Frosting is rich, buttery, and incredibly customizable. Perfect for decorating cookies, it’s easy to make and delightful in taste.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (452g) powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons milk (regular, low-fat, non-fat, or nondairy)
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  • Beat softened butter until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed.
  • Incorporate vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
  • Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  • Mix in food coloring and sprinkles if desired.
  • Frost cookies using a piping bag or knife.

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Notes

Use room temperature butter for better mixing.
Mix on low speed to avoid powdered sugar scattering.
Adjust frosting consistency with milk or powdered sugar as needed.

  • Author: Thomas
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 25
  • Sodium: 15
  • Fat: 0
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 0
  • Cholesterol: 0