How to Make Butter Icing for Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Butter icing is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to decorate a variety of baked goods, including sugar cookies. The smooth and creamy texture of butter icing makes it the perfect topping for these classic treats, adding a rich and indulgent flavor that complements the sweetness of the cookies. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or simply craving a sweet treat, this butter icing recipe is sure to take your sugar cookies to the next level.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed
  • 3 drops red food coloring (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 cup

  • Beat sugar, butter, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon milk in a large bowl until creamy. Mix in more milk, 1 to 2 drops at a time, to reach desired spreading consistency. Stir in food coloring.
  • Nutrition

    131 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 32mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Potassium: 7mg