Easy Frosting Recipe

You’ll never need another frosting recipe, this is the BEST frosting for cookies EVER!

Happy Thanksgiving Week!

I know you’re probably trying to get ready and making all the delicious Thanksgiving recipes like mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, and mac & cheese but once Thanksgiving is over, it’s all about Christmas.

I love Christmas, it’s my favorite time of year.

One of my favorite things to do during Christmas makes to make cookies…a TON of cookies but although I have a ton of different cookie recipes.

I have only ONE  Sugar Cookie Frosting that I love and it can be used on all kinds of cookies, not just sugar cookies.

It’s easy to make, super creamy and it actually TASTES amazing. 

This frosting hardens just slightly but when you bit into the cookie is still soft & creamy…I told you it was the BEST FROSTING.

So this holiday season or any time of year, this is the only frosting recipe you will ever need.

Sugar Cookie Frosting

SUGAR COOKIE FROSTING INGREDIENTS

POWDERED SUGAR: 6 cups powdered sugar. 

SHORTENING: 1 cup shortening, I like to use the butter flavored shortening.

HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM: 8 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream.

VANILLA EXTRACT: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

ALMOND EXTRACT: 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. 

SALT: 1 teaspoon of salt.

FOOD COLORING: any colored food coloring or just keep it white. 

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HOW TO MAKE SUGAR COOKIE FROSTING

To make this sugar cookie frosting, simply:

STEP 1: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat powdered sugar, shortening, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, almond extract and salt for about 2 minutes or until smooth.

STEP 2: Scoop small amounts of frosting into several small bowls, use food coloring to make frosting different colors or just keep the frosting white. Frost cookies and add sprinkles on top.

STEP 3: Place frosted cookies in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes if you want the frosting to harden so that the cookies don’t stick together when placing the cookies into a plastic container or cookie tin.

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ADDITIONAL FROSTING TIPS

CAN I USE BUTTER INSTEAD OF SHORTENING?: YES! If you would rather use butter instead of shortening, you can but make sure your butter is SUPER SOFT. If the butter is not softened the frosting will end up being filled with “chunky” butter pieces…gross!

HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM: If you don’t want to use heavy whipping cream, you can use whole milk instead. If you use 2% or non-fat milk, the frosting consistency will be much thinner and will have less of that creamy delicious frosting taste. 

MAKE IT AHEAD OF TIME: If you want to make the frosting ahead of time, no problem. You can place the frosting in the fridge up to 2 days. Once you’re ready to frost your cookies, let the frosting come to room temperature, mix and decorate.

Sugar Cookie Frosting

BAKING TOOLS NEEDED

MIXER: I love my KitchenAid Mixer, I use it for everything. Makes baking so much easier!

MIXING BOWLS: I love these mixing bowls and they have small sizes perfect for decorating cookies with different frosting colors.

ICING SPATULA: Makes frosting cookies SO MUCH easier! 

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Servings: 4 cups

The Best Sugar Cookie Frosting

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
You’ll never need another frosting recipe, this is the BEST frosting for cookies EVER!
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 8 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • food coloring
  • sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Using a hand or stand mixer, beat powdered sugar, shortening, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, almond extract and salt for about 2 minutes or until smooth.
  • Scoop small amounts of frosting into several small bowls, use food coloring to make frosting different colors or just keep the frosting white. Frost cookies and add sprinkles on top.
  • Place frosted cookies in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes if you want the frosting to harden so that the cookies don't stick together when placing the cookies into a plastic container or cookie tin.

Notes

  • BUTTER INSTEAD OF SHORTENING: You can use 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter. Just make sure your butter is softened to room temperature before making the frosting.
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 1260kcal, Carbohydrates: 181g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 62g, Saturated Fat: 20g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g, Monounsaturated Fat: 24g, Trans Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 34mg, Sodium: 595mg, Potassium: 34mg, Sugar: 177g, Vitamin A: 441IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 23mg, Iron: 0.2mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Author: Jennifer
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