Frosting - Sugar Cookie

Last updated: Sunday April 20, 2025

Ingredients

2
-
 Cups Powdered Sugar
2
-
 Tbs Butter - Soft
3
-
 Tbs Milk (more can be added if needed)
-
1/2
 tsp Vanilla
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-
 - Food Coloring (Optional)

 

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and softened butter with an electric mixer on low speed. It may take 1 to 2 minutes for the butter to blend with the powdered sugar into a stiff mixture.
  2. Add vanilla and 1 tablespoon of milk. Using an electric mixer on low speed, mix for 30 to 60 seconds until fully incorporated. The frosting should have a slightly smoother consistency but will remain thick. Scrape down the bowl occasionally as you mix.
  3. Gradually beat in the remaining tablespoon milk, adding about 1/2 teaspoon at a time until frosting is smooth and spreadable for cookies.
  4. If the frosting is too thick, beat in more milk, just a few drops at a time, until it is smooth and easy to spread. If the frosting is too thin, gradually beat in a small amount of powdered sugar—about 1 tablespoon at a time until the proper consistency is achieved.

Nancy and Theo Black

Yield: 1 and 1/8 Cup