Creamy Vegan Sugar Cookie Frosting Without Butter Easy Homemade Recipe
A smooth, creamy, and easy-to-make vegan frosting perfect for sugar cookies and other baked treats, made without butter using simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1.5 cups frosting (approximately 12 servings, 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar), sifted
- ½ cup (115g) refined coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat milk), unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: a few drops almond extract
- Optional: natural food coloring
Instructions
- Measure and sift 3 cups (360g) of powdered sugar to avoid lumps.
- Melt ½ cup (115g) of refined coconut oil gently and let it cool to room temperature (about 10 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of plant-based milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy (about 1 minute with a hand mixer).
- Slowly add the sifted powdered sugar to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed to avoid sugar dust.
- Add 1 teaspoon cornstarch and a pinch of salt to the mixture.
- Increase mixer speed to medium-high and beat for 3–4 minutes until creamy, fluffy, and spreadable.
- If frosting is too thick, add an extra tablespoon (15 ml) of plant milk; if too thin, add more powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time.
- Taste and add a few drops of almond extract if desired, then mix briefly.
- Use immediately on cooled sugar cookies or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Before use, bring to room temperature and re-whip lightly.
Notes
Use refined coconut oil for a neutral flavor. Make sure coconut oil is melted but cooled to room temperature to prevent separation. Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps. Add liquids slowly to adjust consistency. If frosting gets too soft while decorating, chill in fridge for 10 minutes to firm up. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month. Re-whip after chilling or thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 15
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