My mother-in-law makes the very best buttercream frosting, and now you can too. Every year we treasure the special cookies with her buttercream frosting. Try throwing your finished cookies in the freezer for hardened frosting or enjoy them soft at room temperature.
Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Directions
- Add the butter and vanilla into a mixer bowl and cream until fluffy. With the mixer on low, sprinkle in the powdered sugar until fully combined
- Add the milk and continue mixing for 5 minutes or until peaks are forming
- Spread onto sugar cookies or cake. Store extra frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, just mix to make fluffy again
If you’re like me, and you love getting into the holiday spirit with baking, check out these 3 Simple Kid Friendly Classic Christmas Treats to get your kiddos involved, too!
And if you enjoy making recipes from scratch, try using my Homemade Vanilla recipe in this buttercream frosting!
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