Description
Embark, on a journey with this recipe for Sugar Cookie Buttercream Frosting. It guarantees to elevate your baking creations into masterpieces. Imagine a bowl filled with happiness, where cold, chopped unsalted butter combines, with sugar, heavy cream and a dash of vanilla extract. These ingredients come together harmoniously to create a frosting that’s not just delicious but an unforgettable experience. The texture is perfect. Smooth and easy to spread while still holding its shape against the softest cookies. With the balance of sweetness and a touch of saltiness every bite becomes a delightful symphony of flavors. Let’s not forget the burst of color that gel food coloring adds, allowing you to personalize your treats for any occasion.
Ingredients
12 tablespoons COLD unsalted butter, chopped into about 8 pieces
5 cups powdered sugar
5 tablespoons heavy cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Gel food coloring (as needed)
Instructions
Put 12 tablespoons of butter (cut into 8 pieces) into the bowl of your stand mixer.
Attach the paddle attachment to your mixer. Whip the butter, on high speed for about 4 minutes until it becomes creamy.
Reduce the speed to low and gradually add 5 cups of sugar to the bowl making sure to scrape down the sides. Mix for 2 to 3 minutes until everything is well combined. Don’t worry if the mixture looks clumpy at this stage.
Keep mixing. Add 5 tablespoons of cream, one tablespoon, at a time until the frosting becomes smooth.
Now add in 3 teaspoons of vanilla extract and a quarter teaspoon of salt. Beat for a few seconds to ensure that everything is thoroughly mixed together.
If you want to color your frosting you can add gel food coloring at this point. Mix it well until you achieve your desired hue.
Use the frosting away to spread or pipe onto your sugar cookies. Keep in mind that after an hour or two the frosting will start to harden so it is best to work quickly.
Notes
You can easily make this Sugar Cookie Buttercream Frosting, into a gluten-free treat by using it with your favorite gluten-free sugar cookies! Our frosting is naturally gluten-free and combines a balance of butter, powdered sugar and vanilla. So go ahead. Enjoy the creamy deliciousness spreading it generously on your gluten-free treats, without any worries.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
