Easy 2-Ingredient Sugar Cookie Frosting Recipe That Hardens Perfectly Every Time
A simple and quick frosting made with just powdered sugar and milk that hardens to a perfect, crackly finish, ideal for decorating sugar cookies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: About 12 tablespoons of frosting (enough to frost approximately 12-24 cookies depending on thickness) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar) (120 grams)
- 2 tablespoons milk (whole milk preferred, but 2% or dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk can be used)
Instructions
- Measure 1 cup (120 grams) of powdered sugar into a mixing bowl. Sift the sugar first to avoid lumps.
- Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of milk to the powdered sugar.
- Mix vigorously with a whisk or spoon until smooth and glossy, about 1-2 minutes. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or milk to thin.
- Check that the frosting is thick enough to hold its shape but still spreadable.
- Spread the frosting evenly over cooled sugar cookies using a butter knife or spatula. Do not frost warm cookies.
- Let the frosted cookies sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours to harden to a firm, slightly crackly finish.
- Store the frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
Sift powdered sugar before mixing to avoid lumps. Use cold or room temperature milk to prevent runny frosting. Spread on cooled cookies only. Adjust thickness by adding powdered sugar or milk as needed. For detailed decorating, use a piping bag. Store frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze with parchment paper between cookies if longer storage is needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 tablespoon o
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15
- Carbohydrates: 15
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