Description
A delicious and versatile buttercream recipe perfect for decorating cookies. This smooth and creamy frosting is easy to make and ideal for adding a pop of color to your sweet treats.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on high speed for 3–4 minutes, until the buttercream is fluffy and spreadable.
- If the frosting is too thick, add a little more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Divide and tint with gel food coloring as desired. Use immediately to pipe or spread on cooled cookies.
- For detailed designs, use piping bags with decorating tips. Allow decorated cookies to crust slightly at room temperature if needed for stacking.
Notes
- This buttercream crusts slightly for easy handling but stays soft and creamy when eaten.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. Re-whip before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
