Butter Frosting

By lcharlotteg

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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.