Butter Icing for Cookies

Butter Icing for Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    10 mins
  • SERVING
    20 People
  • VIEWS
    909

Achieve sugar cookie nirvana with this exquisite butter icing. A harmonious balance of sweetness and richness, it graces your cookies with a flawless finish – neither too yielding nor too firm, but impeccably perfect.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Cholesterol
    9 mg
  • Protein
    0 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    17 mg
  • Sugar
    12 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 3 mins In a small saucepan, gently warm the heavy cream and softened butter over medium-low heat until the butter is completely melted. Ensure the mixture doesn't simmer or boil. (Approximately 3-5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 1 mins Remove the saucepan from the heat. Introduce the vanilla extract (or your chosen flavor alternative) and thoroughly incorporate it into the warm cream and butter mixture. (Approximately 1 minute)

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03 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Gradually add the sifted confectioners' sugar to the saucepan, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming. (Approximately 2-3 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 4 mins Once all the confectioners' sugar has been added, switch to an electric mixer. Beat the icing on medium speed until it transforms into a thick, smooth, and glossy consistency. (Approximately 3-5 minutes). If the icing is too thick, add cream, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches desired consistency.

For a thinner consistency, ideal for flooding cookies, add a touch more cream, a teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
If the icing becomes too thin, gradually add more sifted confectioners' sugar until it thickens.
To prevent the icing from crusting over while decorating, cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface.
Gel food coloring works best for coloring this icing, as it won't alter the consistency as much as liquid food coloring.
This icing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow it to come to room temperature and re-beat before using.

Marilyne Klein

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 303 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Peggie Littel

    Finally, an icing recipe that's not too sweet! It was just right for my sugar cookies.

  • Durward Kuhnkris

    The icing was so easy to make and had the perfect consistency for decorating. I will definitely be making this again!

  • Kamille Bogisich

    I loved the tip about using gel food coloring. My colors were vibrant and the icing stayed perfect!

  • Antonia Hoppe

    This recipe is a game-changer! My cookies looked and tasted professional.

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