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Almond Buttercream Frosting Recipe for Cookies

Almond Buttercream Frosting for Cookie Decorating

This almond buttercream frosting recipe is perfectly balanced and forms a slight crust that works well for cookie decorating.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: All American Buttercream Frosting, Almond Buttercream Frosting Recipe, Buttercream Frosting for Cookies, Crusting Buttercream Frosting
Prep Time: 1 hour
Mixing Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Author: Leah Buehler

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 2-4 tbsp. whole milk, half & half, or cream

Instructions

  • If needed, remove the butter from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature.
  • Once the butter is at room temperature, mix it on high speed in a stand mixer using the paddle attachment until light and fluffy.
  • Slowly add in four cups of powdered sugar, mixing on low speed, until fully incorporated. Do not mix higher than low speed, as this will incorporate air bubbles.
  • Add the vanilla and almond extract and mix until combined on low speed.
  • Add in two tablespoons of milk and mix on low speed. If the buttercream is too thick, add up to two more tablespoons of milk.