The Best Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe
The Best Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe is smooth, sweet and easy to make. It spreads beautifully on soft sugar cookies.
Ingredients
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- Pinch of salt
- Food coloring optional
Instructions
Cream the Butter
- Place softened butter in a large bowl. Beat it for two minutes until light and creamy. This step makes the frosting smooth and fluffy.
Add Powdered Sugar
- Add powdered sugar slowly to the butter. Mix on low speed first. Then increase speed and mix until smooth. Scrape the bowl sides often.
Pour Milk and Vanilla
- Add milk, vanilla extract and salt. Beat again until creamy. The frosting will start looking smooth and shiny at this stage.
Add Corn Syrup
- Pour in the light corn syrup. Mix well for one minute. This ingredient gives shine and helps the frosting set nicely.
Adjust the Texture
- If frosting is too thick, add one teaspoon milk. If too thin, add more powdered sugar. Mix until you get smooth spreading consistency.
Add Food Coloring
- Divide frosting into small bowls if using colors. Add a few drops of food coloring. Mix gently until the color is even and bright.
Frost the Cookies
- Spread frosting on cooled sugar cookies using a spatula. You can also use a piping bag for neat designs and decorations.
Let It Set
- Allow cookies to rest at room temperature for one hour. The frosting will form a soft crust on top while staying creamy inside.
Notes
- Always use softened butter, not melted butter.
- Sift powdered sugar for extra smooth frosting.
- Use gel food coloring for brighter colors.
- Do not frost warm cookies.
- Add almond extract for different flavor.
- Use piping tips for professional designs.