Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing Recipe

"After failing to find the perfect recipe for buttercream icing, I found one that worked for me and then added my own two cents."

Ingredients

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted

2 tablespoons milk

3 drops food coloring, or as needed (optional)

Prep 15 m

Ready In 15 m

Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.
Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3-4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.

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Per Serving: 228 calories;11.6 g fat;31.5 g carbohydrates;0.2 g protein;31 mg cholesterol;84 mg sodium.Full nutrition
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