This Easy Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe is based on my favorite vanilla buttercream recipe. It’s a frosting that hardens as it dries, which makes it the best recipe for decorating sugar cookies.
Add in vanilla extract, almond extract, and 2 Tbsp of heavy whipping cream, beating well.
Add in a pinch of salt to offset the sweetness of the frosting.
Spread or pipe onto cookie.
If desired, add a sprinkle of raw sugar on top. It makes the frosting shimmer a bit, but it's completely optional.
*Allow the frosting to dry (10-15 minutes or so) before stacking in an airtight container.
**You can omit the almond extract if you prefer.
***Finally, to make a pure white frosting, I recommend using a clear vanilla extract.