For a brighter white icing, use clear vanilla extract. If you prefer a thicker icing, reduce the amount of milk added. Gel food coloring is recommended for more vibrant colors without adding excess liquid.
Butter Icing for Sugar Cookies
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME10 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS894
Elevate your sugar cookies with this luscious, no-raw-egg-white buttercream icing. Achieve the perfect balance of sweetness and spreadability for beautifully decorated treats that are safe and delightful.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate23 g
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Cholesterol12 mg
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Protein0 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium32 mg
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Fat4 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the sifted confectioners' sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of milk. (2 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Using an electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer), beat the ingredients together on medium speed until a creamy mixture forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even incorporation. (3-5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Continue to add milk, 1 to 2 drops at a time, while beating on low speed until the icing reaches your desired spreading consistency. Be careful not to add too much liquid at once, as this can make the icing too thin. (1-2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Once the icing is smooth and spreadable, add the red food coloring, 1 drop at a time, until you achieve your desired shade of pink or red. Stir well to distribute the color evenly. (1 minute)
05 Step
Recipe View Use immediately to ice your sugar cookies, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow the icing to come to room temperature before using.
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Natasha Leuschkeschaefer
Sep 20, 2023Great recipe! I did add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
Leatha Streich
Aug 17, 2023This icing was so easy to make and tasted amazing! My cookies looked professionally decorated.
Teresa Deckow
Jul 28, 2023I loved that there were no raw eggs in this recipe. It made me feel much safer about letting my kids help decorate.
Eloy Larkin
Jun 18, 2023I tried this recipe with almond extract instead of vanilla and it was delicious!
Keira Heathcote
Oct 30, 2022The consistency was perfect! Not too thick, not too runny. My sugar cookies were a hit!