How to Make Sugar Cookie Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

Let's face it - sugar cookies are a classic favorite when it comes to holiday baking. And what takes a sugar cookie from delicious to absolutely irresistible? The perfect frosting, of course! Whether you're making sugar cookies for a special occasion, a bake sale, or just for a cozy night in, having a go-to sugar cookie frosting recipe in your arsenal is a must.

While some may argue that the cookie is the star of the show, we can't deny the fact that a beautiful, smooth layer of frost...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 5 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or more to taste
  • food coloring (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Beat shortening in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar in small amounts, alternating with 5 tablespoons milk, until smooth. Mix in vanilla and continue to beat until frosting is stiff and glossy, about 5 minutes, adding more milk if needed.
  • Mix in food coloring, separating into smaller bowls if using multiple colors.
  • Spread frosting on cookies or fill piping bags and decorate cookies as desired.
  • Nutrition

    59 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Potassium: 3mg