Quick Vanilla Butter Frosting

Name: Quick Vanilla Butter Frosting
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups (1 pound) powdered sugar, sifted; 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened; 4 to 6 tablespoons milk, dry sherry, rum, or coffee; 2 teaspoons vanilla or vanilla bean paste; ¼ teaspoon salt

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Course : Dinner

About 2 cups Perhaps the simplest frosting to make.

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4 cups (1 pound) powdered sugar, sifted
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
4 to 6 tablespoons milk, dry sherry, rum, or coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla or vanilla bean paste
¼ teaspoon salt

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4 cups (1 pound) powdered sugar, sifted
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
4 to 6 tablespoons milk, dry sherry, rum, or coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla or vanilla bean paste
¼ teaspoon salt

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Step 1.

Combine in a medium bowl and beat together on medium speed: 4 cups (1 pound) powdered sugar, sifted; 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
Step 2.

Add and beat until smooth, starting with the smaller amount of liquid: 4 to 6 tablespoons milk, dry sherry, rum, or coffee; 2 teaspoons vanilla or vanilla bean paste; ¼ teaspoon salt
Step 3.

If the frosting seems too thick, add more liquid a few drops at a time to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency. If it seems too thin, allow the frosting to sit for 15 minutes. These frostings tend to thicken on their own over time. If it is still too thin, add more powdered sugar. To store, cover the surface of the icing with plastic wrap. This keeps for up to 3 days at room temperature or for up to 3 weeks refrigerated. Soften and stir or beat until smooth before using.