Cream Cheese Frosting Icing for Cookies
Elevate your homemade cookies with this luscious Cream Cheese Frosting Icing for Cookies, a silky-smooth blend of softened cream cheese, buttery richness, and just the right touch of sweetness from powdered sugar. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it ideal for last-minute dessert decorating. Whether spread with an offset spatula or piped into intricate designs, this versatile frosting adds a creamy, tangy layer to sugar cookies, gingerbread, and beyond. Customize the consistency with a splash of milk for your desired texture, and enjoy a bakery-quality finish that’s as delightful to look at as it is to taste. Store extras in the refrigerator to have this crowd-pleasing topping on hand for any sweet occasion!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz (softened) cream cheese
- 4 oz (softened) unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk (optional, for thinning)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter.
Step 2
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
Step 3
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition to prevent sugar from flying out of the bowl.
Step 4
Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Step 5
Check the consistency of the frosting. If it’s too thick for your liking, you can add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 6
For frosting cookies, you can use an offset spatula for spreading or transfer the frosting to a piping bag for decorative designs.
Step 7
Store any unused frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let it come to room temperature and re-whip before using again.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (720.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3040.2 |
| Total Fat 175.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 102.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 481.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 742.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 373.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 361.9g | |
| Protein 15.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 6.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 268.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 363.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories