This recipe comes from the famous red and white checkered recipe book. I got mine when I was married back in 1999. And it is totally falling apart- the book, not my marriage.:)
This recipe is slightly altered, but really is it theirs.
Butter Cream Frosting
Butter cream frosting is a standard recipe in any kitchen. This recipe is a smooth, buttery frosting perfect for cakes, cookies, and more!
Equipment
- 1 large glass bowl
- 1 hand mixer with beater attachment
- measuring cups and spoons, spatula
Ingredients
- 1/3 C unsalted butter, softened
- 4 1/2 C powdered sugar
- 1/4 C milk I like to use whole Fairelife milk
- splash of vanilla
- dash of sea salt (optional)
- 2 drops food coloring of choice I prefer gel food coloring
Instructions
- In a large glass bowl, using the hand mixer, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and milk and mix until smooth.
- Add vanilla and mix.
- If the frosting is too thick at this point, then add a splash of milk. If it is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar. I always wait until this point in the recipe because both the vanilla and the coloring will thin the frosting.
- Add food coloring and mix.
- Frost cookies or cakes as desired. Store any leftover frosting in the fridge.
I love making sugar cookies and using this frosting to frost them. It took me awhile to get my gluten free sugar cookie recipe just right. So if you need a recipe, you can find it here.
Happy baking my friends!
Emma
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