Buttercream Frosting

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From Rita Heikenfeld. Leftover can be frozen for a couple months. This is my go to recipe for decorating Christmas cookies. Perfect consistency and tastes great!

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter (1/2 cup) softened
• 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar (remove lumps by sifting if necessary)
• 2 t vanilla
• 4-6 T milk, more if needed

Preparation

Step 1

Beat butter until creamy and then beat in sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to desired consistency. Makes 3 cups.