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Buttercream Frosting for Cookies
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Instructions
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With an electric mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add in powdered sugar and heavy cream a little at a time alternating and mixing between additions. Continue adding and mixing until all the powdered sugar and cream has been added. Add in vanilla and salt and mix until well incorporated.
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Add food coloring if desired and mix, add additional food coloring until desired color is reached. You can also separate the frosting into smaller bowls to color separately if you want more than one color of frosting.
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- Room Temperature Butter is Essential 🧈Always use softened unsalted butter (around 65-70°F) for light, fluffy frosting; cold butter creates lumps and dense texture that won't incorporate smoothly.
- Sift Your Powdered Sugar 🎯Sift powdered sugar before mixing to remove clumps and ensure a silky, lump-free frosting that spreads evenly on cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar Properly ⏱️Beat softened butter and powdered sugar together for 3-5 minutes until pale and fluffy, which incorporates air and creates the signature light texture.
- Add Heavy Cream Gradually for Perfect Consistency 💧Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time while mixing, allowing you to achieve your desired spreadable consistency without over-thinning the frosting.
- Gel Food Coloring vs. Liquid Matters 🎨Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to avoid thinning your frosting and to achieve more vibrant, saturated colors with less product needed.
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Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
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