Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Preparation Time:
5 minutes
Cooking Time:
None
Difficulty Level:
1 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- If desired, divide the icing into portions and add food coloring to create different shades.
- Use the icing to frost sugar cookies as desired.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
Calories: 170
Fat: 10g (60% DV)
Cholesterol: 30mg (10% DV)
Sodium: 10mg (0% DV)
Carbohydrates: 20g (7% DV)
Sugar: 18g (20% DV)
Protein: 1g (2% DV)
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and smooth
- Sweet and flavorful
- Perfect for frosting sugar cookies
- Can be customized with food coloring for various occasions
User Comments:
- "This icing is so easy to make and tastes delicious."
- "I love how it turns out perfectly every time."
- "The vanilla extract adds a lovely flavor."
- "I love dividing the icing into different colors to create fun designs on my sugar cookies."
- "Perfect for a festive touch to any sugar cookie."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For a thicker icing, reduce the amount of milk.
- For a thinner icing, add more milk.
- If the icing is too thick to spread easily, warm it slightly in the microwave for a few seconds.
- Store the icing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
