What To Do With Extra Frosting

If you find yourself with leftover frosting after baking, you don’t want to throw it out. There are many things you can use the extra frosting for so you don’t have to worry about wasting it. In addition, it will leave you with some tasty goodies.

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The frosting tastes great spread on cookies, but you can also use it as an ingredient to make cookies. Leftover frosting cookies are a delicious way to use up your frosting. Not only do they last longer than frosting by itself, but they help cut back on the sweetness.

COOKIES

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Buttercream truffles are great for serving at parties or giving as presents. They are the perfect bite-sized treat to fulfill your sweet tooth craving.

BUTTERCREAM TRUFFLES

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The great thing about milkshakes is you can add so many tasty flavor combinations. Though it might not be a traditional mix-in, frosting can be a great addition to milkshakes.

MILKSHAKES

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Adding a bit of frosting to your strawberries can make an amazing snack. Simply hull your strawberries and pipe frosting into the middle. You can use any type of frosting, but for a strawberry cheesecake-inspired treat try cream cheese frosting.

STRAWBERRIES

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Whether you are looking for a snack while watching a movie at home or a platter for a party, try frosting as a dip. There are several delicious snacks you can dip in frostings such as pretzels, fruit, cookies, crackers, donut holes, graham crackers, or vanilla wafers. 

DIP

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If you are wanting to save your frosting to decorate your baked goods in the future, you can freeze it. You can freeze buttercream frosting in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months. Simply put the frosting into an air-tight container or Ziploc bag.

FREEZE IT

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If you have any chocolate chip, peanut butter, or sugar cookies, you can use your frosting to make a sandwich. Spread your frosting in between two cookies for a scrumptious treat. You can even add chocolate chips or sprinkles to make it more exciting.

COOKIE SANDWICHES

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Make your breakfast even more exciting by spreading some frosting on your waffles or pancakes. Cream cheese or buttercream frosting particularly will be a tasty addition to your favorite breakfast meal.

WAFFLES OR PANCAKES

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You can add champagne to the glass or your favorite sweet cocktail. Try it with milkshakes for an exciting and delicious treat. This simple addition will add some great flavor.

COCKTAIL RIM

FUN AND DELICIOUS WAYS TO USE LEFTOVER FROSTING No need to waste your leftover frosting. There are many fun and tasty ways you can put your extra frosting to use, no matter what kind you have.

What To Do With Extra Frosting