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Judy John

Buttercream Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe

Buttercream Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe creates a rich, fluffy topping perfect for spreading or piping onto cooled sugar cookies for any celebration.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 226 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups 360 g powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 –3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Place 1 cup softened butter into mixing bowl.
  2. Beat butter until light and creamy.
  3. Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar while mixing on low speed.
  4. Pour in 2 tablespoons heavy cream and vanilla extract.
  5. Add pinch salt to balance sweetness.
  6. Beat on medium speed until fluffy and smooth.
  7. Add extra tablespoon cream if softer consistency is desired.
  8. Spread or pipe onto completely cooled sugar cookies.
  9. Let frosting set for 20–30 minutes before stacking.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving – per frosted cookie)

Calories: 160
Total Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 0.5 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Approximate % per serving):

Vitamin A: 8%
Vitamin D: 1%
Calcium: 1%
Iron: 2%
Phosphorus: 1%

Additional Notes & Flavor Tips

  • Use room temperature butter for smoother texture.
  • Add gel food coloring for vibrant designs.
  • Substitute almond extract for subtle flavor twist.
  • Chill briefly for sharper piping definition.
  • Store covered at room temperature up to two days.
Buttercream Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe transforms ordinary treats into bakery-worthy beauties with minimal effort.