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Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing

By: xoshadyxo

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

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

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)

Directions

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.