This is a simple, delicious buttercream frosting for cookies that hardens! Made without heavy cream or corn syrup, it’s the BEST buttercream frosting for cutout cookies.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time0 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24cookies
Ingredients
3/4cupButterroom temperature
1/4cupShortening
1tspAlmond Extract(or Vanilla Extract)
2TbspMilk
1/4tspSalt
3 1/2cupsPowdered Sugar
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat softened butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
Add shortening and beat again at medium-high speed for about two minutes.
Whip in the almond extract, milk, and salt.
On low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar. It’s best to do this about a 1/2 cup at a time. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Mix at high speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
If you want to add gel food coloring, you can do this now. If making different colors, divide the homemade buttercream into separate bowls and add the desired color to that bowl. You can mix this by hand, in a stand mixer, or with an electric mixer.
Spread on top of cookies or place into a piping bag (with tip) to pipe designs on the cookies.