Butter Frosting

 

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 to 3 tbsp milk

Combine all ingredients except milk in small bowl. Beat at low speed,scraping bowl often and gradually adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency.

 

Variations:

Almond frosting: stir in 1/2 tsp almond extract

Cocoa frosting: stir in 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa. Increase milk to 5 to 6 tbsp

Peppermint frosting: stir in 1 tsp peppermint extract and add 3 to 4 drops red food coloring

Spice frosting: stir in 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon,1/8 tsp each of ground cloves and nutmeg