5 from 18 votes
Sugar Cookie Frosting
Sugar Cookie Frosting is a smooth, creamy icing made by whipping shortening with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Light in texture, it offers a sweet, vanilla-flavored topping ideal for decorating sugar cookies or other baked treats.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
24
servings
Calories:
118 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk whole
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- To your stand mixer add the shortening first for 15 seconds on medium speed, then add in the powdered sugar in 1/2 cup increments until fully incorporated.
- Add in the milk one tablespoon at a time and mix until just combined.
- Add in the vanilla, whipping together until the mixture is completely smooth.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
118kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
4mg
(0%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.