The BEST Buttercream Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe in 10 Min
A smooth and creamy buttercream frosting perfect for sugar cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough for 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Beat softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
- Add milk or cream one tablespoon at a time.
- Mix in vanilla extract and salt.
- Beat until fluffy and spreadable.
Notes
- Adjust milk for desired consistency.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg