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These leftover frosting cookies are a genius way to repurpose excess frosting. It allows what can otherwise be waste to be turned into a delicious treat. The frosting serves as the sweetener so you do not have to add any additional sugar to this recipe. This makes the recipe more simple since it has fewer ingredients. This recipe is easy to whip together and does not take much time to bake. Another great feature of this recipe is that it only dirties one bowl. Fewer dishes to wash? Yes, please!

If you are a frequent baker you have probably experienced the occasional dilemma of leftover frosting. Finding a way to use leftover frosting can be a hassle. More often than not, there is not enough frosting for another batch of cupcakes or cookies. Let’s be honest, there is only so much frosting one person can enjoy on graham crackers. Eventually, it becomes too much of a sugar rush.

Each batch will be different depending on the flavor or color of frosting you use. This allows for endless possibilities. Chocolate, vanilla, and cream cheese frosting will each contribute a unique variation to this recipe. My personal favorite flavor of frosting to use in this recipe is lemon. The bright lemon flavor adds a refreshing tang to these cookies. The light citrus flavor balances the sweetness in the cookies.

The best part of this recipe is that these cookies freeze wonderfully. Whenever I have leftover frosting, it’s usually because I’ve been busy frosting sweet treats in my kitchen. However, there are times when I’m just not in the mood for another sugary indulgence. This recipe offers a perfect solution. It allows you to repurpose the leftover frosting into cookies. You can then preserve these delightful cookies in the freezer until you’re ready for a sweet treat.

Why you will love this recipe

• This recipe is easy to mix up and throw in the oven. It only takes a few minutes to make and only dirties one bowl!
• This recipe is versatile. It can be made with any frosting flavor or color that you have on hand.
• This recipe uses pantry staples that are commonly kept on hand.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frosting
• 1 and 1/2 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

How to make leftover frosting cookies

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
• Scoop the cookie dough onto a baking sheet (this recipe makes about 14 large cookies).
• Bake for 15 minutes until the edges start to brown.
• Let the cookies cool for a couple of minutes before serving!

Storage instructions

• These cookies can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
• These cookies can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

More delicious cookie recipes

• Chocolate chip cookies
• Pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies
• Soft sugar cookies
• Snickerdoodle coookies
• Chewy gingerbread cookies
• Cutout sugar cookies

Leftover Frosting Cookie Recipe

Servings

14

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup frosting

• 1 and 1/2 cups flour

• 2 eggs

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
• Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix well
• Scoop the cookie dough onto a baking sheet in 3 tablespoon amounts
• Bake for 15 minutes until the edges start to brown
• Let the cookies cool for a couple of minutes before serving