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How to make adorable buttercream wreath with a very special decorators tip!
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Buttercream Recipe for Sugar Cookie Christmas Wreath

Creating a Sugar Cookie Christmas Wreath is fast, easy, and fun for everyone!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sugar Cookie Christmas Wreath
Servings: 1 dozen
Author: Amanda Rettke

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick, 113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 16 oz (3-4 cups) confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Beat butter in bowl of stand mixer with whisk attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. (about 3 minutes)
  • Add vanilla extract.
  • With mixer on low, slowly add in confectioners' sugar, milk, and salt; frequently scrape sides and bottom of bowl.
  • Once incorporated, whip frosting for at least 3 minutes on medium high to high. (My mixer went for 7 minutes)
  • If frosting is too thick to spread, gradually beat in additional milk.
  • Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.

Notes

I used this Sugar Cookie Recipe to make the cookies. (clickable link)