Looking for the best frosting recipe for decorating sugar cookies? Here's the good news, you have lots of options! Whether you want a smooth and shiny glaze like royal icing or you prefer to spread the frosting with a knife and top with sprinkles, you'll find lots of cookie decorating ideas here!
The girls and I have been known to sneak a few of the sugar cookies just as-is without any frosting on top on baking day.
We love these sugar cookies that much!
However, assuming you want to dress up the cookies you've baked with your kids, you have several options for decorating sugar cookies.
While royal icing on a sugar cookie is really popular and traditional, there are many other options for easy cookie decorating with your kids.
Be sure to read up on my baking timeline for cookies with kids before you start, and then pick your favorite frosting and have a great time!
The Best Frosting for Sugar Cookies
Want to bake a batch of sugar cookies or gingerbread cookies with your kids? Royal icing is always a favorite, but there are other options, too. These are our favorite ways to top a cookie for an easy decorating day with the kids.
This thicker glaze can be tinted a variety of colors and used to frost a simple sugar cookie shape. Top with sprinkles for the finishing touch.
Don't be intimidated to try your hand at royal icing. My recipe has all the step-by-step photos and instructions you need to make gorgeous and simple sugar cookies for any holiday all year long.
Whether you're baking gingerbread or sugar cookies, this tangy cream cheese frosting is the perfect fit for your holiday cookie decorating. You can add sprinkles or tuck in simple chocolate candies for pretty decorations.
Want to try something different with your soft sugar cookies? Frost them with this rich and tangy chocolate cream cheese frosting for a special touch!
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