Butter Frosting (With Variations) Recipe

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Butter Frosting (With Variations)
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
40
Calories
Total time
15
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 4 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • additional milk , if needed
  • food coloring (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl beat butter until fluffy.
  2. Gradually add 2 cups of the powdered sugar, beating well.
  3. Slowly beat in 1/4 cup milk and the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add remaining powdered sugar beating until combined.
  5. If necessary, beat in a little additional milk to make frosting that is easy to spread.
  6. Tint with food coloring as desired, or use as a base for any of the variations.
  7. Transfer unused frosting to a storage container and chill for up to one week.
  8. Peanut Butter Crunch: Substitute creamy peanut butter for the butter. Sprinkle chopped candy-coated peanut butter pieces or chopped peanuts over frosting.
  9. Maraschino Cherry: Substitute 3 Tablespoons maraschino juice for the milk, add 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries with the cherry juice.
  10. Vanilla Polka Dot: Stir 2 to 3 Tablespoons candy sprinkles in the Butter Frosting before serving.
  11. Mini Mint Chip: Add 1/4 teaspoon mint extract and a few drops of green food coloring with the milk. Stir in 1/3 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate pieces before using.
  12. Chocolate Butter Frosting: Reduce powdered sugar to 4 cups and add 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder along with the first 2 cups powdered sugar. If desired, top with chocolate curls.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 40.43 Kcal (169 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Cholesterol 10.14mg 3%
Sodium 7.25mg 0%
Potassium 18.5mg 0%
Total Carbs 0.85g 0%
Sugars 0.63g 3%
Protein 0.21g 0%
Calcium 6.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 411.79 Kcal (1724 kJ)
Calories from fat 366.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.77g 6%
Cholesterol 103.31mg 3%
Sodium 73.84mg 0%
Potassium 188.44mg 0%
Total Carbs 8.62g 0%
Sugars 6.38g 3%
Protein 2.11g 0%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 2%
Calcium 62.8mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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