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.
