Buttercream Frosting

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Buttercream Frosting

Yield: 24

Author: Jennifer Cartier

Prep time: 20 MinTotal time: 20 Min

If you love a rich and creamy topping, buttercream is the way to go. It’s sweet, soft, and super versatile. You can easily customize it with different extracts or flavours.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating after each addition.
3. Once the sugar is incorporated, add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
4. If the frosting is too thick, add a bit more cream or milk; if it's too thin, add more powdered sugar.
5. Pipe or spread the buttercream onto the cooled cookies using a spatula or piping bag.

Notes

Pro Tip: For a fun twist, add cocoa powder to make chocolate buttercream or a tablespoon of fruit puree for a fruity flavour!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Fat

8 g

Sat. Fat

5 g

Carbs

20 g

Fiber

0 g

Net carbs

20 g

Sugar

20 g

Protein

0 g

Sodium

3 mg

Cholesterol

22 mg

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