Homemade Sugar Cookie Frosting

This homemade sugar cookie frosting is super smooth & spreadable, making it a perfect pair to your favorite sugar cookie recipe. I prefer to spread it the old fashioned way with a knife, but it also works well for loose piping.

Oh hey there blogland, look who’s back. I’ve been getting things ready to launch the new site (almost done!) and baking has taken a back seat lately. But after a little baking therapy this weekend, I figured I’d reintroduce myself to the blog by filling it with some frosting and cookies. Because nothing seeks forgiveness after a week of neglect more than some good ol’ sugar cookies. Am I right?

I’ve always been a tub frosting type of lazy baker up until recently when I discovered a new love for concocting frostings. They’re easy to make, taste way better than canned, easier to spread, and allow me to make one less trip to the grocery store. Which is always a good thing because at this point, my HyVee should probably just start me a tab. The sad part about how often I frequent the store is that I still never seem to have real food in the house to make a wholesome lunch – but need some sugary baked goodies? Oh, well then I’ve got ya covered.

What’s even more sad is that I’m writing a post about buttery frosting when I’m supposed to be at Planet Fitness. I guess that’s what happens when you never go on Sundays and forget that they close at 7 until you’re driving through the parking lot, elated to see the lot is empty (more open machines for me!), and quickly realize the lights are off. It’s the thought that counts, right? #wrong #iwish #absbycouchin’

But back to the frosting. This homemade sugar cookie frosting is super smooth & spreadable, making it a perfect pair to your favorite sugar cookie recipe. I prefer to spread it the old fashioned way with a knife, but it also works well for loose piping (like this). If you’re looking for a more fluid, glaze type icing to meticulously frost cookies, then instead check out my easy sugar cookie icing. But if you’re looking for a no-fuss frosting that you can quickly slather on, then this is the one! Cream cheese and real butter make this a quick and easy sugar cookie frosting for your favorite cookies!

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Homemade Sugar Cookie Frosting

Prep Time

10 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

 This homemade sugar cookie frosting is super smooth & spreadable, making it a perfect pair to your favorite sugar cookie recipe. I prefer to spread it the old fashioned way with a knife, but it also works well for loose piping.

Course: Dessert

Category: Frosting

Servings: 24

Calories: 109 kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup 1 stick butter, softened to room temperature
• 4 oz. cream cheese softened to room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 4 teaspoons milk
• Optional: Drop of Pink Food Coloring

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese on medium speed using a hand or stand mixer (with paddle attachment) for 2-3 minutes (until creamy).
2. Keeping the mixer on medium speed, slowly add in vanilla, almond extract, and powdered sugar. Add milk, turn mixer to high speed and continue mixing for 2 minutes. If frosting is thicker than you would like, add an extra 1 teaspoon of milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
3. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring for a colored variation!

Recipe Notes

Makes about 1.5 cups (enough to typically frost 2 dozen cookies)

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Sugar Cookie Frosting

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Cholesterol 15mg 5%

Sodium 49mg 2%

Potassium 6mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%

Sugars 14g

Vitamin A 3.6%

Calcium 0.7%

Iron 0.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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