Easy Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe

Name: Easy Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients: 0.5 cup shortening; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 5 tablespoons milk, or more as needed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or more to taste; food coloring

This sugar cookie frosting recipe uses confectioners' sugar and shortening for a stable, melt-resistant finish. Enjoy the delightful vanilla flavor on both soft and crisp sugar cookies. The frosting is quick to prepare, spreads easily, and sets firmly, making it ideal for stacking and storing your decorated cookies.

Total time10 mins
Prep time10 mins
Yield3 cups, 48

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Ingredients

0.5 cup shortening
4 cups confectioners' sugar
5 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or more to taste
food coloring

Instructions

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In a large bowl, beat the shortening until it reaches a creamy consistency. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, alternating with 5 tablespoons of milk, until the mixture is smooth. Incorporate the vanilla extract, then continue beating for approximately 5 minutes, or until the frosting achieves a stiff and glossy texture. Add more milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Incorporate food coloring, dividing the frosting into separate bowls if you intend to use multiple colors.
Spread the frosting on your cookies or transfer it to piping bags and decorate your cookies as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 59 kcal
Fat Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 10 g
Sodium Content: 1 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Cholesterol Content: 0 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g