Easy Vanilla and other Flavors Icing

1/2 cup butter, softened
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions
In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. 
Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. 

Yield: About 3 cups.

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for Easy Almond Frosting: 
Prepare as directed above, 
use 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon almond extract instead of the vanilla. 
Yield: about 3 cups.

Easy Chocolate Frosting: 
Prepare as directed above, 
except use 4 cups confectioners' sugar, 
1/2 cup baking cocoa and
 6-7 tablespoons milk. 
Yield: about 3 cups.

Easy Lemon Frosting: 
Prepare as directed above, 
except use 5-6 tablespoons lemon juice instead of the milk 
and 1 teaspoon grated peel. 
Yield: about 3 cups.

Easy Orange Frosting: 
Prepare as directed above, 
except use 5-6 tablespoons orange juice instead of the milk 
and add 1 teaspoon grated orange peel. 
Yield: about 3 cups.

Easy Peanut Butter Frosting: 
Prepare as directed above, 
except use 1/2 cup peanut butter instead of the butter 
and use 6-8 tablespoons milk. 
Yield: about 3 cups.

Easy Peppermint Frosting: 
Prepare as directed above, 
except use 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract instead of the vanilla. 
Yield: about 3 cups.

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