Amazing Sugar Cookie Buttercream Frosting Without Shortening

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I usually get frustrated at icing recipes that contain shortening, especially when it comes to sugar cookies. I do like the idea of decorating over top of them, but every recipe I could find called for ingredients I did not already have in my pantry, like corn syrup or shortening.

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INGREDIENTS

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PUT ALL INGREDIENTS

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mix for 15 seconds

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powdered sugar

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FOOD COLORING

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Amazing Sugar Cookie Buttercream Frosting Without Shortening

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Amazing Sugar Cookie Buttercream Frosting Without Shortening

I usually get frustrated at icing recipes that contain shortening, especially when it comes to sugar cookies. I do like the idea of decorating over top of them, but every recipe I could find called for ingredients I did not already have in my pantry, like corn syrup or shortening.

INGREDIENTS

PUT ALL INGREDIENTS

Put all ingredients except the sugar in a bowl.

mix for 15 seconds

Using your stand mixer or your electric beater, mix for 15 seconds on medium speed.

powdered sugar

Sift the powdered sugar in increments until you get the desired consistency.

FOOD COLORING

You can divide and add gel food coloring depending on what design you chose for the cookies.

Amazing Sugar Cookie Buttercream Frosting Without Shortening