Butter Frosting
By lcharlotteg
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Details
Servings 1
Adapted from cooking.com
Preparation
Step 1
Combine the butter and sugar in a small bowk and beat until smooth. Add the milk and vanilla, and continue beating until smooth and well blended. Spread on cookies just out of the oven with a knife or spoon.
VARIATIONS:
CHOCOLATE FROSTING: Sift 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa over the butter and sugar, and proceed as directed.
LEMON FROSTING: Add 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind with the butter and sugar.
ORANGE FROSTING: Add 2 teaspoons grated orange rind with the butter and sugar.
RUM FROSTING: Decrease the milk to 1 tablespoon and add 1 tablespoon rum.
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