The Best Buttercream Frosting Recipe for Cookies
A light and fluffy vanilla buttercream
Ingredients
For the Buttercream
- 2 cups (452g) unsalted butter slightly chilled
- 6 cups (750g) powdered sugar measured and then sifted
- 3-4 tbsp (57.75g) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp (8.4g) vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- *This buttercream recipe makes enough to fill and cover your cake. If you want to add additional piping, you’ll want to make an extra 1/2 batch.
Instructions
To prepare
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter for about 2 to 3 minutes. This will soften the butter without it having to be warm.
- With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing a little in between each addition.
- With mixer on medium speed, add whipping cream, vanilla and salt.
- Turn the mixer to medium-high speed and beat for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. The frosting will become lighter in color and texture.
- Before spreading on your cake, spend a couple minutes mixing the buttercream by hand with a wooden spoon to push out the air pockets.