⭐️Add the other ingredients. Add the confectioners sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and salt. Slowly blend until powdered sugar is mixed in. Add more milk if the mixture is too thick. Turn mixer to high speed and whisk for 2-3 minutes or until the icing is light and fluffy. Add more milk to get the consistency you'd like if needed.
4 cups confectioners sugar, 3-4 tablespoons milk, 1/8 teaspoon salt
Add to decorating bag. Place desired tip into the decorating bag. Fold the top of the bag over to avoid getting icing on the outside of the bag. Fill the bag with icing, just over half full. Twist the top and gently squeeze until icing comes out. Use as desired. Store in the refrigerator or freeze the leftovers.
Notes
Tips To Making The BEST Frosting
Flavor with almond or vanilla extract or easily swap with lemon, orange, peppermint extract depending on your baking needs.
For a chocolate buttercream, mix 1/2 cup of cocoa powder in with the other ingredients.
It is super easy to turn this gluten-free frosting dairy-free. Follow these simple step by step directions for a dairy free version:Dairy Free Frosting.
Buttercream frosting can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to use, place in the fridge overnight to thaw then bring to room temperature on the counter. Whip in a mixer until the desired consistency is reached.
Store in the fridge covered for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature when ready to use, whipping in the mixer if needed to reach your desired consistency.
CCK Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you're new to eating gluten-free we understand it's overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don't. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn't require a helper.