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Buttercream Frosting

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick butter room temperature (I use unsalted butter, but you can use salted)
  • 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 Tablespoons milk
  • 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract optional

Instructions
 

  • Beat the butter in a large mixing bowl with paddle attachment until smooth and creamy.
  • SLOWLY add small amounts of the powdered sugar and beat on low until combined.
  • Add 3 Tbsp milk and vanilla, if using, and mix on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add more milk if it’s too thick, until desired consistency. If you add too much milk, just add a little more powdered sugar. Refrigerate any leftover frosting.

Notes

Many recommend sifting the powdered sugar, but usually I’m too lazy to do that, and I’ve found that it doesn’t make a big difference, especially when using this buttercream for cake pops.