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17 Essential Frosting Recipes For Cakes, Cookies, And More
From classic chocolate to hazelnut buttercream, these creamy, buttery recipes are ones you'll turn to again and again.
Greg Dupree
Few things are as simple yet sweet as buttery, creamy frosting. While you can purchase it at the store, there's nothing like homemade frosting — and it couldn't be easier to make. Simple American buttercream comes together in minutes with powdered sugar, softened or melted butter, and milk or cream. We also love tangy, not-too-sweet cream cheese frosting and meringue buttercreams, the latter of which get their light, airy texture from egg whites. No matter what kind of frosting you're making, the flavor possibilities are endless, from classic Chocolate Frosting to Blueberry-Coriander Buttercream. Mix and match the recipes below with your favorite cake and cupcake recipes to create the perfect dessert.
American ButtercreamPhoto by Huge Galdones / Food Styling by Christina Zerkis
Pastry chef Paola Velez makes this simple, sweet, and buttery frosting by creaming vegetable shortening and butter before incorporating powdered sugar. You can add lemon zest or vanilla extract for a little more flavor and an optional splash of milk for a smoother consistency.
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Chocolate FrostingMatt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Ali Domrongchai and Alexis Camarena-Anderson
Heavy cream is simmered until it reduces slightly, then used to melt unsweetened chocolate and butter and whipped until smooth, yielding this rich, creamy, and buttery frosting. It's a foolproof choice for Chocolate Cupcakes.
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Fluffy Cream Cheese FrostingKelsey Hansen / Food Styling by Annie Probst / Prop Styling by Sue Mitchell
This easy frosting has just four ingredients: butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. A ratio of one part butter to two parts cream cheese helps balance the sweetness and perfectly complements a classic carrot cake.
Italian ButtercreamPhoto by Huge Galdones / Food Styling by Christina Zerkis
For this light and fluffy frosting, Velez starts with a thick, glossy meringue made with egg whites and sugar syrup, then gradually incorporates softened butter. Add lemon zest or vanilla extract to boost the flavor.
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Chocolate-Cream Cheese FrostingGreg Dupree
Tangy cream cheese helps this rich frosting to spread beautifully. Try it on a classic yellow or chocolate cake — you can't go wrong.
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Blueberry-Coriander Buttercream FrostingPhoto by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Audrey Davis
An earthy and citrusy blueberry coriander jam is incorporated into this light Swiss meringue buttercream. For a shortcut, you can also use a store-bought jam.
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Lemon Cream Cheese FrostingPhoto by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen
This fluffy, tangy frosting is brightened with lemon zest and juice. Here, it's used to frost a moist, lemony olive oil cake for the ultimate lemon dessert.
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Simple Chocolate FrostingJordan Provost / Food Styling by Thu Buser
The buttery chocolate frosting for these soft and cakey cookies comes together in minutes with pantry staples. Whisk together butter and vanilla extract until fluffy, then add in powdered sugar and cocoa powder, plus a splash of milk or heavy cream to loosen to consistency so it's spreadable.
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Vanilla Frosting© Fredrika Stjärne
This buttery frosting includes an optional egg yolk for added richness. Simply flavored with a teaspoon of vanilla extract, it's versatile enough to work with a wide range of cake flavors.
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White Chocolate ButtercreamMelted and cooled white chocolate is incorporated into this four-ingredient American-style buttercream. Opt for a high-quality white chocolate that you'd enjoy eating on its own for best results.
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Mascarpone Frosting© Con Poulos
Mascarpone cheese is blended into this simple vanilla buttercream from Justin Chapple for a lovely tang. It pairs perfectly with a moist, delicately spiced pumpkin sponge.
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Rich Chocolate Buttercream© Pernille Pedersen
This decadent buttercream recipe is made for those who think frosting usually leans too sweet. Bittersweet dark chocolate gives the silky meringue frosting a deep, rich flavor.
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Salted Peanut Butter FrostingAntonis Achilleos
Peanut butter behaves similarly to butter in this frosting from Ann Taylor Pittman, beating to a fluffy consistency for a smooth texture. Pittman uses it to frost a banana-chocolate chip cake for an irresistible salty-sweet combination.
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Bourbon-Pecan Frosting© Yunhee Kim
Bourbon gives this frosting a caramel-forward and slightly boozy flavor, while buttery toasted pecans add richness and texture. It's the perfect match for a moist, not-too-sweet spiced sponge cake.
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Chile-Chocolate Buttercream© Quentin Bacon
This subtly spicy buttercream is made with melted bittersweet and white chocolate, ancho chile powder, and cayenne pepper. Chef Lisa Ritter pairs it with a cinnamon-spiced sponge cake to evoke the flavors of Mexican hot chocolate.
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Matcha ButtercreamPhoto © Molly Yeh
Matcha powder gives this classic buttercream recipe from Molly Yeh its lovely green hue and slightly earthy flavor. Double down on matcha with a matcha cake recipe, or use it with a yellow cake for an unexpected riff.
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Hazelnut Buttercream© Pernille Pedersen
A hazelnut-praline paste adds a rich nuttiness to this luxurious meringue buttercream from chef Tom Douglas. You can also fold in whipped cream for a lighter, airier frosting.
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10 Easy TikTok Cookie Recipes That'll Bake Your Day A Lot Tastier
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These 10 Easy TikTok Cookie Recipes Will Bake Your Day So Much Tastier
Updated: Feb. 20, 2024
Originally Published: April 21, 2020
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Your most ideal situation is to be snuggled up on the couch with a plate of freshly-baked cookies. In one hand, you'd be holding your phone and scrolling through the latest TikTok videos from Charli D'Amelio. In your other hand, you'd be dipping a sweet treat into a glass of milk. These easy TikTok cookie recipes will definitely get you there, and ultimately bake your day a lot better.
Within 30 seconds or so, they'll teach you everything you need to know in order to whip up your favorite baked good from scratch. They'll coach you on how much butter, brown sugar, or flour to add, and what setting to put your oven on. So, whether you're a novice in the kitchen or a total pro, you'll be able to nail a new recipe with ease. You'll be able to walk in your older brother's room, or the home office where your SO is working away, and surprise them with a decadent dessert.
Not to mention, when you're feeling particularly bored, these simple and tasty cookie recipes will give you something to do and snack on. Start by watching these 10 videos, picking the cookie you want to make, and then pulling out the necessary ingredients.
01
These Cookies Have Peanut Butter On The Inside
Make your mouth water with this recipe that puts peanut butter inside of chocolate chip cookies. (Yes, you read that right.) It coaches you through a few simple steps, like wrapping your cookie dough around a Reese's Lava Cube. Bake them and then taste-test them on your own account.
02
These Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Are Flour-Free
Are you running low on flour, or simply would like to skip that ingredient altogether when baking? Look no further than this recipe for flourless chewy double chocolate chip cookies. With almond butter, eggs, cocoa powder, and other ingredients, it's a true treat. Ready, set, bake!
03
These Peanut Butter Cookies Are So Cute And Tasty
Grab a fork and a jar of peanut butter from your pantry. This recipe is all about making cookies that are so cute and tasty. Once you're done chilling the dough and baking them in the oven at 325 degrees for 11 to 12 minutes, you'll likely want to take a few pictures for Instagram. Make sure there's room in your camera roll.
04
These Oreo Cheesecake Cookies Went Viral For A Reason
Odds are, if you're a loyal user of TikTok, you've seen the Oreo cheesecake cookies pop up on your feed at least once or twice. Here's the deal: They went viral for a reason. They'll make your tastebuds swoon and are well-worth making your next low-key day at home.
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These Salted Caramel Cookies Require A Few Extra Steps
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These Snickerdoodles Are Total Crowd-Pleasers
Around the holidays, your family may have a tradition of baking cookies together, including these yummy snickerdoodles. They really are a crowd-pleaser, and will surely have your siblings or SO rushing to the kitchen to steal a bite. Be prepared to make them over and over again, OK?
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These Oatmeal Cookies Are So Classic
Oatmeal cookies are so classic, yet underrated. That's why you need to whip them up in your kitchen at home and share them with your followers on social media. Pass this recipe onto them.
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These Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Are Seriously Good
When you first heard of banana chocolate chip cookies, you may have thought, "Is that good?" Bananas definitely have a bold flavor, but one that actually pairs so well with the tasty ingredients in cookies. Whip these delicacies up when you're free to do so, OK?
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These M&M Sugar Cookies Are Super Nostalgic
Do you remember going to birthday parties as a kid and going for the M&M sugar cookies on the snack table? Same. So, don't waste another second not embracing this recipe and its super still steps. The result is the perfect combination of delicious flavors and nostalgic vibes.
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These Spooky Spider Cookies Will Get You In The #Mood For Halloween
If you're a big fan of Halloween, then you'll want to try baking these spooky spider cookies. They're cute and scary to their core, and feature a #necessary ingredient: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Don't sleep on them and the opportunity to bake your day a lot better.
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This article was originally published on 04.21.20
Chocolate Peanut Butter And Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies Recipe
We all have a favorite cookie recipe. Maybe it's a classic chocolate chip, or a soft Mexican wedding. In any case, there's no harm in adding something new to your repertoire. Sandwich cookies are always a guaranteed hit, with their gently crunchy exteriors and fluffy filling, so why not start there? These chocolate peanut butter and hazelnut sandwich cookies are infused with rich cocoa powder and nut butter to create a delectable shortbread cookie that could be eaten on its own. However, we've opted to double down on the nutty flavors with a creamy hazelnut whipped ganache — though you could certainly skip the hazelnuts and keep the cream filling classic instead.
The result? An exquisite cookie that marries the toasty richness of hazelnuts with the smooth indulgence of chocolate. Follow along with recipe developer Taylor Murray as she breaks down the simple process step by step. By the end, all you'll need is a large glass of milk to wash down all the sweet, buttery goodness.
Read more: 25 Chocolate Brands, Ranked Worst To Best
Gather The Ingredients For Chocolate Peanut Butter And Hazelnut Sandwich CookiesTray of chocolate sandwich cookie ingredients - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
This recipe starts with homemade shortbread cookies, which are composed of all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, and a touch of vanilla extract. As we explain further on, the dough may need a teaspoon or so of warm water to come together.
The fluffy, airy ganache filling is made from a combination of heavy cream, white chocolate chips, and ground hazelnuts. The ground hazelnuts can be purchased or made from scratch by toasting skinned hazelnuts and blending in a blender or food processor until well ground. (Just be sure to stop before it turns into a paste!)
Step 1: Heat Up Some CreamCream heating in metal pot - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Heat cream in a small saucepan until just simmering.
Step 2: Combine It With Hazelnuts And White Chocolatechocolate hazelnut mixture in measuring cup - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Add white chocolate chips and ground hazelnuts to a tall container and pour in the hot cream.
Step 3: BlendBlending white chocolate hazlenut mixture - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Blend with an immersion blender until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is totally smooth.
Step 4: Refrigerate The GanacheChocolate ganache in glass container - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Transfer ganache to a container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Step 5: Bring It Back To Room TemperatureBowl of ganache with mixer - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Remove ganache from the fridge and let soften at room temperature for 10 minutes before transferring to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
Step 6: Beat It With A Stand MixerWhipped hazelnut ganache on beater of stand mixer - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Beat until fluffy.
Step 7: Transfer It To A Pastry BagWhipped ganache in pastry bag - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Transfer ganache to a piping bag and set aside.
Step 8: Combine The Dry Ingredients For The Cookie DoughDry cookie dough ingredients next to processor - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Add flour, cocoa powder, and sugar to a food processor and pulse to combine.
Step 9: Mix In The Butter And Peanut Butterchocolate cookie dough in food processor - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Add peanut butter and softened butter and pulse until the mixture resembles soft cornmeal, adding 1-2 teaspoons warm water if needed.
Step 10: Knead The Cookie Doughchocolate cookie dough on parchment paper - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Turn out the dough onto a clean surface and knead until it is smooth and holds together.
Step 11: Roll It Outchocolate cookie dough on parchment paper - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Place dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll to ¼ inch thick.
Step 12: Let It ChillTray of chocolate cookie dough - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Chill for 1 hour.
Step 13: Turn On The OvenHand turning oven dial - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325 F.
Step 14: Cut Out The Cookieschocolate cookie dough cut in rounds - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Once dough has chilled, use a round cookie cutter to cut 1 ¼-inch dough circles, re-rolling any scraps until all the dough is used.
Step 15: Bake The CookiesTrays of baked chocolate cookies - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Arrange cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake until just set on the edges, 10-12 minutes.
Step 16: Let Them CoolTray of baked chocolate cookies - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Let cool completely.
Step 17: Fill The Cookies With GanacheHand holding filled chocolate sandwich cookie - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Once cookies are cool, cut the tip off the pastry bag and pipe about 1 tablespoon ganache onto half of the cookies. Use the remaining cookies as toppers for the sandwiches.
Step 18: EnjoyPlate with filled sandwich cookies - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Serve or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Can I Use Milk Chocolate Instead Of White Chocolate For The Hazelnut Ganache In These Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies?Bowl of white chocolate chips - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Substituting milk chocolate for white chocolate in the hazelnut ganache can indeed be done, but it's important to note that this will result in a different flavor profile and texture. White chocolate has a much more mild flavor that can be a great canvas for other flavors — such as hazelnut — to shine through.
When substituting, you may want to adjust the quantity slightly, as milk chocolate can be a bit firmer than white chocolate. Begin with an equal amount and adjust to taste, keeping in mind that the texture of the ganache may also be slightly thicker. If the ganache is too thick, add a bit more cream. Start with 1-2 tablespoons and assess. This substitution allows for personalization based on taste preferences, offering a richer, more cocoa-forward profile that pairs beautifully with the hazelnuts and peanut butter in the recipe and can be a great alternative for chocolate lovers.
Can These Chocolate Peanut Butter And Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies Be Made Gluten-Free?Stack of chocolate sandwich cookies - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
For those looking to make this recipe gluten-free, substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend is an option. When selecting a gluten-free flour blend, aim for one that is designed to be a 1:1 substitute for all-purpose flour. These blends often contain a mix of rice flour, potato starch, and xanthan gum, among other ingredients, to mimic the texture and structural properties of wheat flours.
It's important to note, however, that gluten-free flours can sometimes result in a different texture in the finished cookies. They may be more crumbly or less crisp, depending on the blend. To counteract this, you may need to adjust the moisture content slightly, possibly adding a bit more butter or a teaspoon of water if the dough seems too dry. Since this recipe is otherwise gluten-free, a simple flour modification makes these cookies accessible to those with gluten intolerances or celiac disease.
Chocolate Peanut Butter And Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies Recipechocolate sandwich cookies stacked on napkin - Taylor Murray/Tasting Table
Prep Time: 2h 30mCook Time: 15mYield: 12 cookiesIngredients
⅔ cup heavy cream
1 cup white chocolate chips
⅔ cup finely ground hazelnuts
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Heat cream in a small saucepan until just simmering.
Add white chocolate chips and ground hazelnuts to a tall container and pour in the hot cream.
Blend with an immersion blender until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is totally smooth.
Transfer chocolate mixture to a container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Remove chocolate mixture from the fridge and let soften at room temperature for 10 minutes before transferring to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
Beat until fluffy.
Transfer chocolate mixture to a piping bag and set aside.
Add flour, cocoa powder, and sugar to a food processor and pulse to combine.
Add peanut butter and softened butter and pulse until the mixture resembles soft cornmeal, adding 1-2 teaspoons warm water if needed.
Turn out the dough onto a clean surface and knead until it is smooth and holds together.
Place dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll to ¼ inch thick.
Chill for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325 F.
Once dough has chilled, use a round cookie cutter to cut 1 ¼-inch dough circles, re-rolling any scraps until all the dough is used.
Arrange cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake until just set on the edges, 10-12 minutes.
Let cool completely.
Once cookies are cool, cut the tip off the pastry bag and pipe about 1 tablespoon ganache onto half of the cookies. Use the remaining cookies as toppers for the sandwiches.
Serve.
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