buttercream cookie frosting

Topped with vanilla buttercream for the perfect cookie and frosting combo, this Sugar Cookie Cake is tender, chewy, and simple to make. It’s perfect for birthdays, holidays and any day you need a little cookie treat!

Easy Sugar Cookie Cake

(358 grams) all-purpose flour

tsp baking soda

tsp salt

(224 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature

+ 2 tbsp (181 grams) granulated sugar

tbsp (28 grams) light brown sugar

tsp vanilla extract

unsalted butter, room temperature

(230 grams) powdered sugar

cream

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a 9 inch cake pan with parchment paper in the bottom and baking spray on the sides. Set aside.

Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside.

Cream the butter and sugars together in a large mixer bowl on medium speed until light in color and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. You should be able to see the change in color and texture and know it’s ready.

Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.

Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until the dough is just well combined. Do not over mix. Once it’s well combined, use a rubber spatula to help it come together to form a more cohesive ball.

Press the cookie dough evenly into the cake pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges just begin to turn golden.

Allow to cool completely in the pan. It will firm up as it cools.

Once cool, quickly invert the cookie onto a cooling rack. Quickly place another cooling rack on the bottom of the cookie (which is now facing up) and invert again, so that the cookie cake is upright.

To make the buttercream, add the butter to a large mixer bowl and beat until smooth.

Add about half of the powdered sugar and mix until well combined and smooth.

Add the vanilla extract and a tablespoon of cream or water and mix until well combined and smooth.

Add the rest of the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add more cream or water to get the right consistency.

Place the buttercream in a piping bag fitted with a piping tip (I used Ateco 847) and pipe shells of frosting around the outer edge of the cake.

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I doubled this recipe to fit it in the Wilton star shaped pan for my son's birthday! Everyone loved it and it was gobbled up with no leftovers! Thank you for the wonderful recipe!

Could you roll this out on a baking pan with parchment paper to make a thinner cookie cake?

Sugar Cookie Frosting is soft and sweet! This delicious homemade buttercream cookie frosting will take your holiday cookies to the next level.

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unsalted butter (room temperature)

milk

sugar

salt

almond extract

vanilla extract

Gel food coloring

Sprinkles

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer. Add in 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons milk, and a pinch of salt. Beat to combine.

Add in another cup of powdered sugar, the almond extract, and vanilla extract. Beat to combine.

Add in an additional cup of powdered sugar. Mix until well combined and smooth. Add additional powdered sugar or milk to get the right consistency.

Stir in gel food coloring.

Spread or pipe frosting onto your sugar cookies. Top with sprinkles immediately. Allow it to harden before stacking.

Super easy to make and absolutely delicious! This frosting took my sugar cookies to a whole new level.

I just made this and it's delicious.  Tried it on 2 gingerbread men to see how it hardens and if I have to adjust it. I need the frosting next week. can I store it at room temperature. Also if it doesn't harden can I add meringue powder instead of powder sugar? Thanks!

Yes, that is my understanding.  I ended up using the entire 4 cups of sugar and 3 Tbsp of milk and I loved the consistency.

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This sugar cookie frosting is light, creamy, and has the perfect amount of sweetness! Make this recipe for your Christmas cookie decorating.

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