Easy Whipped Cream Cheese Sugar Cookie Glaze Recipe in 5 Minutes Perfect for Baking
A quick and easy whipped cream cheese glaze perfect for sugar cookies, made with simple pantry staples and ready in just 5 minutes. This smooth, creamy glaze adds a tangy sweetness that elevates any cookie without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Enough glaze for about 12-15 sugar cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Soften cream cheese and unsalted butter by leaving them out of the fridge for about 30 minutes to reach room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and lump-free, about 2 minutes.
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar while mixing on low speed until fully incorporated and silky.
- Add vanilla extract and mix on medium speed for 30 seconds.
- Add milk or heavy cream one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until glaze reaches a spreadable but not runny consistency.
- Give the glaze a final whip for about 20 seconds to make it extra fluffy.
- Spread the glaze evenly over cooled sugar cookies using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for a smooth glaze. Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps. Adjust milk slowly to get the perfect spreadable consistency. If glaze is too thick, add more milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar. Best applied soon after making as it thickens when cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 tablespoon (
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4.5
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 1
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