Butter Frosting (With Variations) |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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I use this frosting all the time and was very suprised when I couldn't find it here!!! Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine) |
4 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar |
1/4 cup milk |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
additional milk, if needed |
food coloring (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a large mixing bowl beat butter until fluffy.
2. Gradually add 2 cups of the powdered sugar, beating well.
3. Slowly beat in 1/4 cup milk and the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add remaining powdered sugar beating until combined.
5. If necessary, beat in a little additional milk to make frosting that is easy to spread.
6. Tint with food coloring as desired, or use as a base for any of the variations.
7. Transfer unused frosting to a storage container and chill for up to one week.
8. Peanut Butter Crunch: Substitute creamy peanut butter for the butter. Sprinkle chopped candy-coated peanut butter pieces or chopped peanuts over frosting.
9. Maraschino Cherry: Substitute 3 Tablespoons maraschino juice for the milk, add 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries with the cherry juice.
10. Vanilla Polka Dot: Stir 2 to 3 Tablespoons candy sprinkles in the Butter Frosting before serving.
11. Mini Mint Chip: Add 1/4 teaspoon mint extract and a few drops of green food coloring with the milk. Stir in 1/3 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate pieces before using.
12. Chocolate Butter Frosting: Reduce powdered sugar to 4 cups and add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder along with the first 2 cups powdered sugar. If desired, top with chocolate curls.
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