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Vanilla Buttercream Cookie Frosting
If you prefer frosting to glaze this is my go to! If using a stand mixer put your guard on as the powdered sugar can be messy.
Ingredients
1/2
cup
Butter
Room Temperature
2 1/2
cup
Powdered Sugar
Additional if frosting seems to thin
1
tsp.
Vanilla Extract
2
tbsp.
Heavy Whipping Cream
Additional if frosting seems to thick
Instructions
Add butter to stand mixer and beat until fluffy. Takes about 4 minutes.
Add is powdered sugar slowly mixing well between additions.
Add in vanilla and whipping cream mixing well.
Add food coloring if desired to tint.
If frosting is too thin add powdered sugar, if too thick add whipping cream.
Spread or pipe onto cookies! Enjoy!
Notes
Buttercream will crust once applied. Allow to dry prior to stacking cookies in a container.