This editor has spent a good part of her life searching for the perfect buttercream frosting recipe: one that is easy, delicious, the ideal consistency, and the perfect taste combination of buttery goodness and sweet, sweet sugar. After all, I am a firm believer that anything with enough butter and sugar is destined to be heavenly.
Upon coming across the recipe below, I have to believe that the stars aligned and the Gods sent down their ambrosia for us, mere mortals. Just be sure you don’t upset the universe by using margarine or a butter substitute. After all, butter is truly a gift from above.
Ingredients:
1 lb. confectioners’ sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
3 tbsp. milk
Food coloring (Optional)
Instructions:
Whip the butter. Add the sugar, vanilla, and milk and beat until smooth. Add more milk until the icing is at your desired consistency. If you like, add food coloring by the drop until it reaches the color you want. Beat until all ingredients are mixed well.
This frosting goes perfectly with Vanessa Gillie’s sugar cookie recipe!
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