![]() ![]() It’s a frosting I could eat with a spoon (I mean, is there one I wouldn’t though?!). Adding peanut butter to buttercream frosting creates a beautifully whipped texture and honestly is irresistible. Use unsweetened 100% cocoa powder for this frosting for a rich, chocolate buttercream you’ll fall in love with. ![]() This is for the chocolate frosting lovers that are for sure filling their cupcakes with chocolate frosting, eating it by the spoon, and spreading it on thick on their cookies. Oh, go ahead and use a luxurious chocolate frosting for cookies and make the best of all worlds. In fact, it *might* be my favorite buttercream…but I’m not going to actually pick favorites. It’s sweet, unique yet comforting, and is a delicious twist on a classic vanilla buttercream. Using almond extract in buttercream frosting is a decadent and indulgent addition. Of course, if needed, you can also use real vanilla extract. It adds beautiful vanilla bean specks throughout the frosting and tastes incredible, truly making the BEST vanilla buttercream frosting. I love using vanilla bean paste both for ease and the most real vanilla flavor, without messing with actual vanilla bean pods. It’s nostalgic, comforting, and always hits the spot. Vanilla buttercream frosting is a classic pairing for both cookies and cakes. Thinner Frosting: add whole milk or cream in 1-2 teaspoon increments to thin it out as needed.Thicker frosting is better for piping it on the cookies, but spreads well, too. Thicker Frosting: add powdered sugar in 1-2 tablespoon increments until the frosting is at the desired thickness.Using a variety of ratios between powdered sugar and liquid you can adjust the texture of the frosting – making it thicker or thinner depending on your preferences. Making homemade frosting is really customizable. You’ll find the little ‘pebbles’ left in the sieve, and you can just discard them, proceeding with the sifted sugar. You can do this by sifting it through a fine-mesh strainer before using it. Have you ever had powdered sugar that was clumpy…like, little pebbles? To ensure your frosting is completely smooth, it’s important to get any clumps out of your powdered sugar before mixing it into the frosting. Properly softened room temperature butter will hold a finger imprint, but is not so soft it melts into itself or is losing its shape, and not so hard you cannot gently press your finger into it. Typically I’d say room temperature, but if your room temperature is too hot or too cold, it can affect the outcome of your butter and therefore frosting, too. Find exact variations below, but here are some overall tips for how to make the best frosting. Once the butter is ready, mix in powdered sugar in batches, incorporating between each addition, and adding flavor variations as needed. Start by creaming the butter to make sure it is smooth and will incorporate fully into the sugar and other ingredients. You will need a stand or hand mixer to make the best-whipped frosting, making sure it’s light and airy. ![]() It’s pretty simple to make homemade frosting, you’ll be amazed. Now the only question left: which flavor will you try first? How to Make Buttercream Frosting The buttercream frosting stays soft, smooth, and melts in your mouth.Įasy: It’s easy to make and so versatile! You’ll love how adaptable the flavors are, and how easy it is to make a batch of fluffy buttercream frosting!ĭecoration and Flavor: It’s a decadent addition to soft homemade sugar cookies and is easy to decorate with sprinkles or additional drizzles of icing, chocolate, or caramel. Texture: You’ll love this smooth, soft frosting that stays soft on the cookies, only very slightly hardening as the outer layer of buttercream frosting does, but it does not harden overall. It doesn’t require any corn starch or corn syrup. It’s made with simple ingredients of powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract (in most cases), and whichever flavor you’re making. These sugar cookie icing recipes have the same buttercream base. Now when we take our favorite frosting flavors and spread them on top of those amazing sugar cookies to create an unreal cookie experience! Why You’ll Love these Frosting Recipes They melt in your mouth with their soft texture that’s slightly chewy with a hint of tang. There’s nothing quite like an old-fashioned soft sugar cookie. Here’s your answer for an easy, soft, luxurious sugar cookie frosting! Six of our favorite icing recipes to spread on top of homemade cookies and decorate as desired…sprinkles anyone?! Mix and match your favorite flavors, there’s something for everyone to love! ![]()
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