Cookie Icing
In this delightful recipe, smooth buttercream icing takes center stage, elevated by the addition of rich cocoa powder for a luxurious twist. Enhanced with just a hint of vanilla and a touch of milk, this luscious frosting is a perfect companion to your favorite baked treats.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 lb. powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp unsweetened coca powder
- 1 tbsp milk
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine butter, milk, vanilla extract and powdered sugar.
- Mix on low to combine, then turn to medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Scoop half of the icing into a bowl and set aside.
- To the icing in the mixer, add unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon milk. Mix until combined.
- Stir in drops of black icing color (found in most large craft stores, such as Michael’s and cake decorating stores) into the chocolate icing until it turns black. This will make enough icing for 16 cookies.
Yield
Icing for 16 to 20 cookies
Nutrition
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 29 g
- Protein Content: 1 g
- Fat Content: 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
- Cholesterol Content: 16 mg
- Sodium Content: 4 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 28 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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