Description
A sweet and creamy frosting perfect for decorating Christmas cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- If desired, divide the frosting into separate bowls and add food coloring.
- Frost the cooled cookies with a spatula or piping bag.
Notes
- Store leftover frosting in an airtight container.
- This frosting can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Let the frosting come to room temperature before using it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: christmas cookie frosting, cookie decorating, holiday treats