Here is my favorite sugar cookie frosting.  It is smooth creamy and oh so delicious! I promise you it really does make the very best sugar cookie.

best sugar cookie frosting

I use this simple sugar cookie icing recipe all year round for any special event that I want to take sugar cookies to. This frosting for sugar cookies is great to spread on nice and thick with a knife on easy sugar cookies. or if you like cut out cookies this is the best sugar cookie recipe. So soft and buttery!

You will find this sugar cookie frosting has way more flavor than a cookie glaze with corn syrup. Some might call this sugar cookie icing.  While this frosting will crust so you can stack the cookies it remains soft and delicious, unlike royal icing that gets hard. This sugar cookie frosting is more like a yummy buttercream frosting. You will not be disappointed!

  • powdered sugar
  • unsalted butter
  • milk or cream
  • vanilla extract
  • creme bouquet flavoring
  • gel food colorings (liquid food colorings don’t work well for this recipe)
  • butter knife or piping bag
  • sprinkles for decorating

NOTE: Creme Bouquet is a wonderful flavoring. It has vanilla, almond, and hints of citrus. It is often called “wedding cake” flavor.

sugar cookie icing

In a large bowl whip the ingredients together with an electric stand mixer or hand mixer. You can add more powdered sugar or milk to adjust the consistency.

Add any color of food coloring and sprinkles for the prettiest cookies that taste amazing! You will have the perfect sugar cookie.

frosted sugar cookies

Whether you call it frosting or sugar cookie icing this recipe is a keeper. I am confident it will become a family favorite. It is at our house!

best sugar cookie frosting
4.95 from 17 votes

Sugar Cookie Frosting

Smooth creamy buttercream frosting for cookies!
Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 2/3 Cups Butter
  • 1/2 Cups Milk
  • 2 Lbs. Powder Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Creme Bouquet gives the frosting amazing flavor

Instructions 

  • Beat with electric mixer until smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 4mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Calcium: 4mg
Servings: 48 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Cindy Hopper
best sugar cookie frosting recipe

Sugar cookies make such a nice treat. Package a few up and give to a friend.

best sugar cookie icing

It can also be piped on to make the cutest Christmas cookies. Be sure to use my favorite cut out sugar cookie recipe. They are the best sugar cookies.   It is a versatile frosting that makes a great cookie icing.  Once you try it, it will definitely become your go-to recipe for cookie frosting!

frosted cut out sugar cookies

You will have to try to not eat it with a spoon.  I do believe the creme bouquet flavoring mentioned in the recipe makes it super tasty.

frosted sugar cookies with sprinkles

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Comments

  1. It is a delicious flavoring. It is a mix of almond, vanilla and hints of citrus. It is sometimes called wedding cake or princess flavoring. YUM!

  2. Lovely. I am looking for a present and this one would be a great idea. At least in the morning. Thank you.

  3. The cookies look really great! I’m going to make them as a surprise for my girlfriend!

  4. Your cookies are amazing looking! And also delicious, I might add! Thank you for sharing your frosting recipe.

  5. I love this frosting. It is definitely the best sugar cookie frosting I have had. Thank you.

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