Creamy Vanilla Frosting Recipe

Indulge in the magic of Christmas with this dreamy Creamy Vanilla Frosting recipe! Featured in the "Best Foods of Christmas" cookbook, this versatile frosting is perfect for decorating cut-out butter cookies. Easily create a festive trio of pink peppermint, green, and classic white frostings for all your holiday baking needs. Double the recipe for extra decorating fun!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 32.2 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Creamy Vanilla Frosting

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How to Make Creamy Vanilla Frosting

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and salt, and beat until well combined.
  4. If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or cream until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Divide the frosting into three equal portions.
  6. For the pink peppermint frosting: Add red food coloring and peppermint extract to one portion of frosting, mixing until desired color and flavor are achieved.
  7. For the green frosting: Add green food coloring to another portion of frosting, mixing until desired color is achieved.
  8. Leave the remaining portion of frosting white.
  9. Frost your cookies and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

2g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Creamy Vanilla Frosting?

Creamy Vanilla Frosting takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Creamy Vanilla Frosting?

Creamy Vanilla Frosting has approximately 32.2 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Creamy Vanilla Frosting?

The key ingredients for Creamy Vanilla Frosting are Butter, Powdered Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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