Our super simple Dairy Free Frosting is perfect for frosting gluten free sugar cookies with a dairy-free alternative that tastes just like regular frosting! Made with real, simple ingredients in a matter of minutes. Perfect for decorating cut-out cookies this Holiday season!
The Best Dairy Free Frosting Recipe
Cookies and frosting are simply the perfect combination – especially during Christmas time! This dairy-free frosting recipe uses only 4 real ingredients and it can be whipped up in 10 minutes. This step-by-step tutorial is so easy to follow! Feel free to easily double or triple a batch of dairy-free buttercream frosting to frost as many cookies as you want.
Looking for More Dairy Free Recipes?
If you also need some dairy-free options, you definitely need to try our Dairy Free Whipped Cream!
What You Will Need
- plant butter – we used Miyoko’s plant butter from our local grocery store, but feel free to use your favorite type of butter.
- vanilla extract – for best results, add to all baked goods for that splash of flavor.
- powdered sugar – this brings all the delicious sweetness to any frosting.
- unsweetened almond milk – just a bit for some moisture to whip this recipe together. Feel free to substitute with another dairy-free milk, like soy milk or oat milk.
How To Make Dairy Free Frosting
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to place the softened butter in a large bowl with the vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer or stand mixer to beat them together on the low speed.
Now, slowly add the powdered sugar and non-dairy milk to the bowl and keep beating until it reaches the right consistency.
Pro Tip
Just click the 2x or 3x boxes in the recipe card below to see amounts for making a double batch or triple batch of this delicious frosting recipe! Perfect for a large batch of holiday cookies!
Best Ways To Use Dairy Free Frosting
This homemade frosting can be used on just about any baked goods or sweet treats! You can use it on cookies, cakes, cupcakes, anything you want! We love it on our Gluten Free Sugar Cookies and Almond Flour Sugar Cookies. Perfect for all of your holiday baking!
Storage & Freezer
Simply place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. It can also be stored in the freezer for about 1 month. Just make sure you move it to the fridge to thaw for a while before you want to use it.
Recipe FAQs
- What is dairy free icing made of? We used 4 simple, real ingredients – vegan butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and unsweetened almond milk. Use a hand or stand mixer and turn these into the most delicious dairy free frosting in about 5 minutes.
- Does dairy free frosting need to be refrigerated? It can be kept out a room temperature, but if you aren’t going to use it later that day we would recommend storing it in the fridge. You can store it in the fridge for about 1 week! Just make sure your baked goods are completely cooled before frosting them.
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Easy Dairy Free Frosting Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
A simple and delicious Dairy Free Frosting recipe that is perfect for sugar cookies and Holiday baking season!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Miyoko’s plant-based butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar, divided
Instructions
- Beat Butter: Add butter and vanilla to a large mixing bowl or bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on a medium speed with an electric hand mixer until well combined (if using a stand mixer use the whisk attachment).
- Add Sugar: Add 1 cup powdered sugar; beat until creamy. Add another 1 cup powdered sugar; beat again until creamy. If you like a softer, thinner frosting you can stop here. Otherwise, you can add more powdered sugar, 1/3 cup at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. (Note: we tested adding 4 cups of powdered sugar and it was definitely too much – the consistency was too thick and was more like a paste).
- Enjoy: Spread on your favorite sugar cookie recipe!
Notes
- Plant-Based Butter: we used Miyokos plant butter and it worked perfectly – plant based butters can vary widely so this is the brand I recommend for best results!
- Adjusting Consistency: If needed, add unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk), 1 teaspoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. To thicken, add additional powdered sugar.
- Storage: easily store this dairy-free frosting in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Serving Suggestion: use on any of your favorite baked goods – we especially love it on these Gluten Free Sugar Cookies!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 111
- Sugar: 14.7 g
- Sodium: 2.1 mg
- Fat: 5.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 15.3 mg
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