Honey Buttercream Recipe for Sugar Cookie Decorating
You'll love this honey buttercream frosting recipe that works perfectly for cookie decorating. This buttercream is made with real honey and still forms a slight crust to protect your cookie designs.
Print
Pin
Equipment
- Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment
- Rubber Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup salted butter room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 2-4 tbsp. whole milk, half & half, or cream
Instructions
- In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the room temperature butter until soft and fluffy.
- To the stand mixer, add the powdered sugar and mix on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Add in the honey and two tablespoons of milk. Mix on low until combined. If the frosting is too thick, add up to two more tablespoons of milk.
Notes
This recipe omits vanilla extract to not distract from the subtle honey flavor and uses some salted butter to cut the sweetness of the crusting buttercream.