Sugar Cookie Buttercream Frosting
Serves 24
10 mins prep
10 mins total
The best fluffy vanilla sugar cookie buttercream frosting! With a blend of vanilla and almond extract, this recipe is perfect for spreading on soft cut out sugar cookies to make the ultimate buttery and creamy Valentine's, Christmas, or birthday cookies!
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In a large bowl, whip 1 cup unsalted butter for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy on high speed.
Whip in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ½ - 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
On medium/low speed begin adding in 3 cups powdered sugar half cup at a time until all is incorporated.
Mix at high speed for 2-3 minutes until nice and creamy.
Spread on top of cookies or place frosting in a large piping bag with a large star tip to achieve a more intricate design. To pipe the swirl, start from the inside and swirl to the outside.
Makes 2 cups of frosting, which is enough to generously frost about (24) 2.5" circle cookies.