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Sugar Cookie Frosting

Our top-requested BEST sugar cookie frosting is ready in 5 minutes, with a secret ingredient to take your cookies to the next level!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 538 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup milk, plus more as needed
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • Food Coloring

Instructions

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  1. Mix softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract with a hand mixer. Add more milk until it’s the desired consistency. Add food coloring (optional)
  2. Spread on top of cookies with a knife or piping bag. Top it with delicious Jimmy sprinkles, and enjoy!!

Notes

  • Thickness. Add milk to thin it out, or thicken it with powdered sugar for it to be applied with piping tips.
  • Storage. Store frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 3 months. Let the frosting come up to room temperature and stir before using. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 538kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 108g (36%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 116mg (5%) Potassium 16mg (0%) Sugar 106g (212%) Vitamin A 398IU (8%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 538

% Daily Value*

Calories 538kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 108g 36%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 116mg 5%
Potassium 16mg 0%
Sugar 106g 212%
Vitamin A 398IU 8%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.