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This delicious homemade vanilla butter cream frosting is easy to make. Its smooth and creamy texture is perfect for spreading and decorating. Chocolate, cinnamon and other flavor recipe options allow for simple variations.
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, soft
- 3 cups sifted Dixie Crystals Confectioners Powdered Sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
DIRECTIONS
- Cream butter until light and fluffy. Add one cup of powdered sugar and mix until light and creamy.
- Gradually add remaining powdered sugar alternating with cream or milk. Scrape bowl well. Whip until very light and fluffy. Add vanilla and salt and combine well.
Optional Variations: You can increase the vanilla extract to 1 tablespoon for more of a vanilla flavor.
Chocolate Frosting: Add 3 squares of melted unsweetened chocolate to butter.
Cinnamon Frosting: Add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon with vanilla and salt.
Brown Butter Frosting: Lightly brown butter in heavy skillet before blending with sugar and salt.
DIXIE CRYSTALS INSIGHT
The frosting’s smooth and creamy texture is perfect for spreading and decorating.
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