Quick Vanilla Buttercream
3 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream or whole milk
In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.
Add vanilla and cream and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream/milk if needed for spreading consistency.
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Hi Dianna!
Does the icing harden up or does it stay creamy? I’m looking for an icing recipe for sugar cookies that will harden up so they can be stackable.
I love LOVE your recipes!
Great question Michelle! The frosting will harden. You might want to add a little more powdered sugar or a little less milk, just so the frosting has a little more thickness to it. Thanks for visiting Double Batch!