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Homemade Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe

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Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup optional
  • food coloring optional

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, beat softened butter for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing on low speed until combined.
  3. Add vanilla extract, salt, and corn syrup if using. Mix well.
  4. Add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Beat for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  6. Divide and add food coloring if desired, mixing until evenly colored.
  7. Spread or pipe onto completely cooled cookies.