Fluffy Sugar Cookie Frosting Without Corn Syrup Easy Homemade Recipe
A light, airy, and creamy sugar cookie frosting made without corn syrup, using a simple homemade syrup base. Perfect for frosting sugar cookies with a fluffy texture and classic vanilla flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups frosting (approximately 12 servings of 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- 1/2 cup water (120ml)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227g)
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted (480g)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Optional: Gel food coloring
- Optional: Dairy-free butter substitute for vegan version
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup: Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves completely. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Beat the butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add powdered sugar: Gradually add 4 cups sifted powdered sugar, about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud. Scrape down the bowl sides as needed to combine thoroughly.
- Incorporate the syrup: Slowly pour the cooled simple syrup into the butter mixture while continuing to beat on medium speed until the mixture lightens and fluffs up noticeably.
- Flavor and salt: Add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Beat for another minute until fully blended. Taste and adjust if desired.
- Optional color and flavor: Add gel food coloring or almond extract if desired. Beat just until combined.
- Final whip: Increase mixer speed to medium-high and whip for 2-3 minutes until frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable.
- Use immediately or store: Frost sugar cookies right away or store frosting in an airtight container in the fridge. Bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.
Notes
Do not skip cooling the simple syrup before adding to butter to prevent melting. Use softened but firm butter for best texture. Sift powdered sugar to avoid grit. If frosting is too soft, chill for 20 minutes and re-whip; if too stiff, add a teaspoon of milk or cream to loosen. Gel food coloring is preferred to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 1
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