Luscious Lemon Frosting

By AzWench

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 pounds powdered sugar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons half-and-half (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; stir in lemon zest and juice. (Mixture will appear curdled.) Gradually add sugar; beat at high speed 4 minutes or until spreading consistency. Gradually beat in up to 2 tablespoons half-and-half, if necessary for desired consistency.