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Ingredients
- ½ Cup butter or margarine (1 stick), softened
- 1 package (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar
- 4 to 6 tablespoons milk, half-and-half, or light cream
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Lemon Butter Frosting
- Prepare as directed but omit vanilla and use 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel. Use only 1 to 2 tablespoons milk as needed for easy spreading consistency.
- Orange Butter Frosting
- Prepare as directed for Lemon Butter Frosting but substitute orange juice for lemon juice and orange peel for lemon peel.
- Brown Butter Frosting
- In small skillet, over medium heat, cook butter until melted and lightly browned; let cool. Prepare as directed.
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Preparation
Step 1
In large bowl, with mixer at medium-low speed, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and vanilla until smooth and blended. Beat in additional milk as needed for easy spreading consistency. Increase speed to medium-high; beat frosting until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. M
Makes about 2 1/3 cups.
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