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Someone frosting a sugar cookie with dairy free frosting.

Easy Dairy Free Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • 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

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  • 1 cup Miyoko’s plant-based butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 23 cups powdered sugar, divided

Instructions

  1. 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).
  2. 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). 
  3. 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