Butter Icing for Sugar Cookies

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Butter Icing for Sugar Cookies
45 min.
4
323kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this delightful Butter Icing for Sugar Cookies, a perfect companion for your favorite baked treats! Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply looking to add a touch of sweetness to your day, this icing is sure to impress. With its rich, creamy texture and vibrant color, it transforms ordinary sugar cookies into a stunning dessert that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

This recipe is not only vegetarian and gluten-free, making it accessible for various dietary preferences, but it also comes together in just 45 minutes. Imagine the joy of spreading this luscious icing over freshly baked cookies, creating a canvas for your creativity. The addition of red food coloring and decorator sugar allows you to customize your cookies for any occasion, from holiday celebrations to birthday parties.

With a caloric breakdown that balances indulgence and enjoyment, each serving offers a delightful treat without the guilt. The combination of butter, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract creates a flavor profile that is both classic and comforting. So gather your ingredients, unleash your inner baker, and let this Butter Icing elevate your sugar cookies to a whole new level of deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • tablespoon milk 
  • drops food coloring red
  • 2.3 ounce sugar red
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Combine confectioners' sugar butter, vanilla and milk, beating until creamy. Thin with a few more drops of milk (if necessary) to reach desired spreading consistency. Stir in optional food coloring.
    2. Spread frosting over cooled cookies and decorate with colored sugar, if desired.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories323kcal
    Protein0.26%
    Fat24.09%
    Carbs75.65%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    39.52
    Glycemic Load
    11.2
    Inflammation Score
    -1
    Nutrition Score
    0.65304347095282%

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:323.34kcal
    16.17%
    Fat:8.69g
    13.37%
    Saturated Fat:5.47g
    34.17%
    Carbohydrates:61.39g
    20.46%
    Net Carbohydrates:61.39g
    22.32%
    Sugar:60.52g
    67.25%
    Cholesterol:23.02mg
    7.68%
    Sodium:70.29mg
    3.06%
    Alcohol:1.12g
    100%
    Alcohol %:1.8%
    100%
    Protein:0.21g
    0.43%
    Vitamin A:268.47IU
    5.37%
    Vitamin E:0.25mg
    1.64%
    Vitamin B2:0.02mg
    1.38%
    Source:Allrecipes