Cookies and Cream Frosting

Jul 16, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Doughnuts finished with cookies and cream frosting on a cooling rack

A swirlable cookies and cream frosting for topping doughnuts. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

Prep 15 min

Cook —

Total 15 min

Yield 12 doughnuts

Diet —

Ingredients

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doughnuts

½ cup (114.0 g)unsalted butter, softened
2.0 cups (240.0 g)confectioners' sugar, sifted
½ cup (50.0 g)crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
2.0 tbsp (30.0 ml)whole milk, as needed
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
On low speed, add the confectioners' sugar and salt, and beat until combined.
Beat in the milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the frosting is soft and swirlable, then beat on medium-high for 1 minute until fluffy. Fold in the chocolate sandwich cookies.
Spread or pipe onto the tops of completely cooled doughnuts.

Tips

Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Keep frosted doughnuts at room temperature for up to 1 day.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make cookies and cream frosting?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep. It makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

How should I store cookies and cream frosting?

Keep frosted doughnuts at room temperature for up to 1 day.

A swirlable cookies and cream frosting for topping doughnuts. Makes enough for 12 doughnuts.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

167 Calories / serving

8.6g Fat

23.0g Carbs

0.4g Protein

21.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~2004 cal · 103g fat · 276g carbs · 5g protein · 257g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 167 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 32 min·1.9 mi·~3750 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 23 min·1.2 mi·~2300 steps
Moderate cycling 17 min·3.4 mi
Swimming laps 23 min
Jogging 16 min·1.3 mi·~2550 steps
Stair climbing 15 min·~1350 steps
Dancing 27 min
Bodyweight circuit training 17 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 39 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.