Healthier Sugar Cookie Frosting

Healthier Sugar Cookie Frosting

by German Iglesias 2 years ago
4.3 (4)
58.2 kcal
10.1 g carbs
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Description

Using low-fat milk and natural no trans-fat shortening make this great frosting recipe healthier. If desired, use natural food dye to color the frosting.

Ingredients
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup natural, no trans-fat shortening
  • 5 tablespoons low-fat (1%) milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 dash natural food coloring, if desired
Directions
  1. 1. Beat confectioners' sugar and shortening together in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually mix in milk and vanilla extract with an electric mixer, until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. Color with food coloring.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 3 cups
calories: 58.2 kcal
carbohydrates: 10.1 g
protein: 0.1 g
saturated fat: 1 g
cholesterol: 0.1 mg
sodium: 0.8 mg
sugar: 9.9 g