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Sugar Cookie Frosting
This Sugar Cookie Frosting is light, airy and complements the subtle sweetness of sugar cookies without overpowering their flavor. Perfect way to indulge your sweet tooth for any occasion.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 127 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt (optional if using with unsalted butter)
- pink food coloring optional
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, cream the butter, shortening and sugar together.
- Add the heavy cream, vanilla and salt. Blend on high speed for 3 minutes. The frosting should be light and airy.Note: For a more sturdy frosting, add more powdered sugar a little at a time until the frosting thickens. This will make it more dense and easier to pack and transport if needed.
- Add gel coloring (optional) and mix completely.
- Spread onto cookies that have been cooled to room temp.Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- This makes about 3 cups of frosting.
- Frosts about 24-36 standard cookies.
- Can be kept in the fridge for up to five days.
- For a more sturdy frosting, add more powdered sugar, to taste, until you reach the consistency you are looking for.
Nutrition Information
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
3mg
(0%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
146IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.01mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 146IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.