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Best Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe
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Easy Sugar Cookie Frosting

Quick and easy sugar cookie frosting recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. Soft, creamy, fluffy, perfect for cookie decorating and holds its shape.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 Cups
Calories: 1273kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and shortening until smooth.
  • Add half the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, 3 tablespoon heavy cream and mix until smooth.
  • Add the remainder of the powdered sugar and a little more heavy cream (as needed) and mix until soft and fluffy. Go easy on the heavy cream. A little amount goes a long way. If you add too much, the icing will be very runny. 
  • Spread this icing on top of your sugar cookies with a spatula in a circular pattern and toss some sprinkles. Enjoy!
  • Optional: Cover and chill icing in the fridge overnight. When you are ready to use it, let it sit on the counter for 20-30 minutes to soften. This extra time in the fridge allows the extract flavors to really deepen and develop. I always do this and highly recommend it. But, please note that the frosting still tastes great, when used immediately too. I am just fussy! 

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week. It can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge and whip to make fluffy again. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1273kcal | Carbohydrates: 160g | Fat: 72g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 156g | Vitamin A: 1240IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.1mg