Sugar Cookie Frosting

This sugar cookie frosting recipe is quick and easy to make with just 5 simple pantry ingredients. Color with different food colorings for added fun!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 59 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or more to taste
• 5 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
• Food coloring
• 0.5 cup shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat shortening in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar in small amounts, alternating with 5 tablespoons milk, until smooth. Mix in vanilla and continue to beat until frosting is stiff and glossy, about 5 minutes, adding more milk if needed.

Step 2

Mix in food coloring, separating into smaller bowls if using multiple colors.

Step 3

Spread frosting on cookies or fill piping bags and decorate cookies as desired.