Coconut Oil Powdered Sugar Icing
Coconut Oil Powdered Sugar Icing 🥥🍦
Classic buttercream-style frosting - 5 minutes!
Ingredients (Makes ~2 cups)
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coconut Oil | ½ cup (softened, not melted) |
| Powdered Sugar | 2-3 cups (sifted) |
| Milk/Cream | 2-4 Tbsp |
| Vanilla Extract | 1 tsp |
| Salt | ⅛ tsp (optional) |
Instructions
- Beat coconut oil until creamy (1 min with mixer)
- Add 1 cup powdered sugar → mix on low
- Gradually add remaining sugar (½ cup at a time)
- Add 2 Tbsp milk + vanilla → beat until smooth
-
Adjust consistency:
- Thicker: + more sugar
- Thinner: + 1 Tbsp milk
- Beat 2 minutes = fluffy perfection!
Flavor Variations
| Flavor | Add |
|---|---|
| Chocolate | ¼ cup cocoa + ½ cup extra sugar |
| Maple | 1 tsp maple extract |
| Lemon | 1 Tbsp lemon juice + zest |
| Peanut Butter | 2 Tbsp peanut butter |
Consistency Guide
| Use | Liquid Amount |
|---|---|
| Spreadable | 3-4 Tbsp milk |
| Pipeable | 2 Tbsp milk |
| Glaze | 5+ Tbsp milk |
Storage
- Room temp: 1-2 days
- Fridge: 1 week
- Freezer: 3 months
Pro Tips
- Soft coconut oil (not melted) = best texture
- Sift powdered sugar = no lumps
- Chill 10 mins before piping
Perfect for sugar cookies, cakes, or cinnamon rolls!
What are you frosting? 🍪🎂