Name: Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Cup Butter (Softened); 1 TBS Vanilla extract; 4 Cups Powdered Sugar; 1-2 TBS Half and Half

Buttercream Frosting

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Sweet and creamy without being over powering this buttercream frosting is perfect for all your dessert and decorating needs.

Author: Alycia Louise
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 12 1x
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 cup Butter (Softened)
1 TBS Vanilla extract
4 cups Powdered Sugar
1-2 TBS Half and Half

Instructions

Place the butter and vanilla in a stand mixer and cream together on medium-low speed.
Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the powdered sugar. Once the powdered sugar is incorporated turn the mixer to medium high and allow it whip up.
Add a TBS or two of half and half to reach desired consistency.
Use to decorate cakes or cookies, then refrigerate.

Nutrition

Calories: 300

Keywords: baking, Frosting, Gluten free

Find it online: https://astraykitchen.com/fool-proof-buttercream-frosting-in-5-minutes/