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Buttercream Icing Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons milk
Directions:
Directions:
1. Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy.

2. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.
Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3-4 minutes, until thicker and smooth.

3. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12 cupcakes
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 mins
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Can flavor with any flavoring.

I always double or triple the recipe.

 

 

 

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