Buttercream Frosting For Cookies
This buttercream frosting for cookies is so easy to make! Use a hand mixer or stand mixer and put it on top of all your favorite desserts!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup room temperature butter salted
- 3 cups powdered sugar organic if possible
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk can sub heavy cream, can add a drizzle more for desired consistency
- pinch of salt optional, if needed
Instructions
- Connect the paddle attachment to your stand mixer. (You can also use a hand mixer, just make sure you use a bowl with high sides so it's not too messy)
- Combine all the ingredients into the stand mixer bowl.
- Turn the mixer to medium low and mix until the majority of the powdered sugar is incorporated.
- Gradually increase the speed and mix until the there's no lumps in the frosting and it looks smooth and creamy. About 5 minutes.
- Give the sugar cookie frosting a taste to see if you'd like to add more milk. Add just a splash at a time until your desired consistency is reached.
- Mix in any dyes you're using and the frosting is ready to go! Store any unused buttercream frosting in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Notes
If using unsalted butter, add in a generous pinch of salt to the mixing bowl.
Be sure the cookies are cooled to room temperature before frosting. Otherwise the heat from the cookie will melt the frosting.
If adding sprinkles to your cookies, add them right after frosting them while the frosting is still wet. We love using these dye free sprinkles!