Christmas Cookie Frosting
Serves 2
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 decoorated Christmas cookies!
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In a large mixing bowl, add softened 1 cup unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 - 1 ½ teaspoon(s) almond extract (*see notes), and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cream together on medium speed for 30 seconds, or until blended together.
On medium/low speed begin adding in powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time (3 cups powdered sugar total) until all is incorporated.
Turn mixer to high speed, and beat for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add food coloring, if desired (divide into different bowls for multiple colors).
Spread on top of cooled sugar cookies or place frosting in a large piping bag with a metal tip (see post above for my favorite tips) to achieve a more intricate design.
Makes 2 cups of frosting, which is enough to generously frost about (24) 2.5" circle cookies.