Browned butter gives this frosting a rich, toasted flavor.
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
2-1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk
Directions
- Heat butter over low heat until delicate brown; remove from heat. Mix in powdered sugar. Beat in vanilla and milk until smooth. If necessary, stir in additional milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until spreading consistency. Frost cookies and store tightly covered.
Notes
- Photo by Annie under Creative Commons license.
- This recipe is used for Double Chocolate Crisps and Cinnamon Jelly Sandwich Cookies. But you can use it anywhere you like!