The best basic frosting couldn’t be easier. It’s perfect for Butter Cookies, cakes, or cupcakes, and takes just a few minutes to make (plus a half hour or so for the butter to come to room temperature before beginning.) You can add food coloring for variety, or shortening for extra decorating stiffness. You’ll find a printer-friendly version of the recipe at the bottom of this page.
Ingredients:
½ cup softened butter (1 stick)
1 tsp vanilla
⅛ tsp salt
1 lb. confectioner’s sugar (1 box)
3 – 4 Tbsp milk (any kind)
Preparation:
1.) Cream butter and vanilla.
2.) Add salt, then gradually add confectioner’s sugar.
3.) Stir in milk, to desired consistency.
Makes enough for 2 (9” round) layers, 24 cupcakes, or 1 batch of butter cookies
Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
½ cup softened butter (1 stick)
1 tsp vanilla
⅛ tsp salt
1 lb. confectioner’s sugar (1 box)
3 – 4 Tbsp milk (any kind)
Directions
1.) Cream butter and vanilla.
2.) Add salt, then gradually add confectioner’s sugar.
3.) Stir in milk, to desired consistency.
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