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My Quick and Easy Buttercream Icing Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Staples
Cuisine: American
Calories: 75
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups confectioners' sugar sifted
  • 1 tablespoons milk

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and the vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Gradually add icing sugar in 1/2 cup increments until nice and creamy.
  3. Add milk or cream in small amounts at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  4. If using salted butter, add a pinch of salt. Mix on high speed until light and fluffy.