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  • 5
  • 10 mins
  • 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Beat butter and vanilla with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Add sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Raise speed to high, and beat until well combined, 10 to 20 seconds more. Transfer to a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap until ready to use.