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yellow, blue, and green buttercream frosting in coordinating colored bowls

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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • 1 large glass bowl
  • 1 hand mixer with beater attachment
  • measuring cups and spoons, spatula

Method
 

  1. In a large glass bowl, using the hand mixer, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and milk and mix until smooth.
  2. Add vanilla and mix.
  3. 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.
  4. Add food coloring and mix.
  5. Frost cookies or cakes as desired. Store any leftover frosting in the fridge.