Peanut Butter Icing Frosting For Cookies Recipe

This recipe creates a thick, shiny peanut butter frosting, perfect for stacking and transporting cookies! Inspired by classic drying icing recipes, this peanut butter twist is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Ideal for decorating 32 (2-3 inch) cookies, this frosting sets beautifully, creating a delightful treat for any occasion. Get ready to impress with this easy-to-make, delicious frosting!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 25.1 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Icing Frosting For Cookies

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How to Make Peanut Butter Icing Frosting For Cookies

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) softened unsalted butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  2. Add 2-4 tablespoons of milk, starting with 2 tablespoons and adding more as needed to achieve a thick, spreadable consistency.
  3. Beat well with a fork until smooth and creamy.
  4. If the frosting is too thick, add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. If it's too thin, add 1/2 teaspoon of corn syrup at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  5. (Optional) Divide the frosting into separate bowls and add food coloring to create different colors.
  6. Spread the frosting evenly onto your cooled cookies using a butter knife or offset spatula.
  7. Allow the frosted cookies to dry for at least 1 hour, or longer for a thicker layer of frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g