Absolutely the Best Sugar Cookie Frosting!

Making sugar cookies is a tried and true holiday tradition for our family. My Dad flew in yesterday to spend the next three weeks with us and to welcome him my daughter and I made a batch of sugar cookies. This sugar cookie frosting recipe is so delicious and simple and has been our go to for many years. We also branched out and tried something new this time – we made peppermint frosting which we would highly recommend! This recipe makes enough frosting for ~24 sugar cookies.

Ingredients:

• 4 oz. of cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• Optional: Food coloring
• Optional: 1-2 teaspoon peppermint extract – this is if you want to make peppermint frosting.

Step One: In a medium bowl add the softened cream cheese, soft butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Using an electric mixer mix well until completely smooth. You can also do this in your Kitchen Aid mixer.

Step Two: Optional – Add in food coloring and mix well. Also optional is adding in 1-2 teaspoons (to taste) of peppermint extract, again, mix well.

Step Three: Spread over your cooled sugar cookies and top with sprinkles.

Step Four: Enjoy!