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Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter, softened (2 sticks)
- 4 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 4–6 tablespoons cream, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (preferably Mexican vanilla)
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Beat softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add half the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of cream; mix until smooth.
- Incorporate remaining powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons cream; mix until creamy.
- Add salt, vanilla, coconut, and almond extracts; blend well.
- Adjust thickness with additional cream if needed, add food coloring.
- Frost cooled cookies and store leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results.
Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering texture.
Be patient when mixing to achieve a light and fluffy frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 15