Use ½ the amount of butter and replace it with ½ the amount of shortening.You can also try adding 1-2 tsp of cornstarch for stability.Add 1-2 tsp milk at a time if it becomes too thick.Add 1-2 tbsp powdered sugar at a time to make it thicker.Be sure that you make a sturdier frosting so that after it has been piped it will keep its shape. Piping : You can simply spread the frosting onto the cookie with a butter knife, or you can break out those piping tips and get creative. For example Mint extract with green food coloring or Strawberry extract with red food coloring would both be fun and easy to create. Switch it up : Not only can you easily change this frosting up with food coloring, but you can use other flavor extracts instead of vanilla and almond. If your butter is too soft, it will yield a greasy less fluffy frosting. It should give in a little when pressed with a finger, but not so soft that your finger can slice through it. I would suggest using a good quality high fat butter as it will result in the creamiest frosting.īe sure your butter has been softened beforehand. Top it with some delicious jimmy sprinkles, and you’re set!!īutter: You can use salted or unsalted butter depending on the flavor you like. You can also add food coloring if you want to. Add more milk until it’s the consistency you desire most. To make the frosting, mix all the ingredients with a hand mixer. Because there is cream cheese in the cookie recipe, we like this classic sugar cookie frosting, which includes: Some like cream cheese frosting, and one of our favorite’s is the one we use on our Carrot Cake recipe. This frosting is PERFECT for sugar cookies, but you best believe it can be used with all the things! Dip in some graham crackers, top a cake, or try it anywhere you would apply a buttercream frosting.Ĭream Cheese Frosting Vs Buttercream Frosting It has a little something something extra in it that just really sets it a part: almond extract! This little bit of bonus flavor really makes a huge difference. This is a frosting we have been using for years. Whether you are like me and pile it on, or like my hubby and apply a thin coat, there needs to be frosting! And let’s be honest…the frosting really does make or break it. There is nothing better than a deliciously frosted sugar cookie. It pairs perfectly with our recipes for The Best Sugar Cookies or Sugar Cookie Bars. This deliciousness will become your go to frosting. This homemade Sugar Cookie Frosting is better than all the rest! With a hint of almond extract, this creamy frosting is the perfect compliment for any sugar cookie recipe.
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