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dole whip inspired crusting pineapple buttercream frosting for camellia decorated cookies

Dole Whip Inspired Crusting Pineapple Buttercream Icing

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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: All American Buttercream Frosting, Buttercream Frosting for Cookies, Crusting All American Buttercream Icing, Dole Whip, Pineapple Buttercream
Prep Time: 1 hour
Mixing Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 decorated cookies
Author: Leah Buehler

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 stick room temperature unsalted butter  1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup high-ratio shortening substitute another 1/2 cup butter if you want an all butter recipe
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tbsp. room temperature pineapple juice canned

Instructions

  • Beat the room temperature butter & shortening together on medium-high speed for about two minutes, until all the lumps are gone.
  • Add in the powdered sugar & cover with a kitchen towel before turning on and mixing to prevent a mess.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract and two tablespoons of pineapple juice. If the frosting is too thick or not pineapple-y enough, add in up to two more tablespoons of pineapple juice.
  • Place into an icing bag with desired decorating tip.