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Buttercream Frosting

simple and sweet, that's all you need
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 T vanilla yes, a Tablespoon
  • 4 c powdered sugar
  • 1-2 T milk

Instructions
 

  • Beat softened butter and vanilla until creamy and fully combined.
  • Add powdered sugar, a little at a time, and continue beating with mixer.
  • Add small amounts of milk until frosting is desired consistency - thick enough to hold its shape and thin enough to flow through a piping bag.
  • Divide into multiple storage bowls and color as desired. Load into pastry bags and add designs to your colorful holiday cookies.
Keyword buttercream frosting, buttercream icing, icing, sugar cookie frosting