Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe
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Sugar Cookie Frosting

By: Kathy Brandt 
"Add food coloring to decorate your favorite sugar cookies."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (926)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • food coloring

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the confectioners' sugar and shortening until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. Color with food coloring if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 59 | Total Fat: 2.2g | Cholesterol: < 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by Chloe   view full review
This is definitely up there in terms of frosting for cookies-- frankly, its the only stuff I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by Caliope   view full review
Sugar cookie icing is really a matter of personal taste, so I can understand this not agreeing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2009 by nenebucket   view full review
Delicious!! I used this icing on the Easy Sugar Cookies and it was a huge hit with everyone. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by DREGINEK   view full review
Halved the recipe and used butter instead of shortening. Great and easy. My daughter had a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2006 by THARRETT   view full review
GREAT frosting for sugar cookies or christmas cookies. Sets well so you can put the cookies in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by PAMMOM3   view full review
This was a good cookie frosting, but not exactly what I was looking for. My husband said it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by SHANNONSPIVEY   view full review
I liked this recipe because I often use royal icing. The cream of tartar gives it that twinge...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by TORI PARKER   view full review
I have been searching for the "perfect" frosting recipe - the search is over - this is IT!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by Lippman   view full review
This frosting was fantastic! Finally I have found a cookie frosting that is thicker, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2006 by PUNKGIRL   view full review
This was a great frosting. Just the right consistency, easy to spread, slightly shiny. I...

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