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INGREDIENTS
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2 3/4 sticks (1 cup plus 6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
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One 8-ounce package cream cheese, 6 ounces at room temperature, 2 ounces frozen
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1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
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4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
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1 large egg yolk
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring (see Cook's Note)
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2 tablespoons whole milk, plus more if needed
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Very finely grated lime zest or finely minced cranberries, for garnish, optional