Crusting Apple Buttercream Recipe for Sugar Cookie Decorating
You'll love this apple buttercream frosting recipe that works perfectly for cookie decorating. This buttercream is made with real apples and still forms a crust to protect your cookie designs.
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Equipment
- Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment
- Rubber Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ΒΌ cup unsweetened apple butter
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 vanilla extract and mix on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Add in the apple butter. Mix on low until combined.
Notes
If you do not need a crusting buttercream, i.e. using it on a cake, you can reduce the sugar to 2-3 cups, depending on your taste preference. If you are needing a crusting buttercream, do not reduce the amount of sugar, as this is what makes it form a crust.