Browned Butter Frosting

Name: Browned Butter Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 0
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 c unsalted butter; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla; 2 c confectioners' sugar; 2 - 4 Tbsp hot water ( only took 2 for the consistency i wanted )

By Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x

After requests for me to post the frosting I used on my cranberry cookies, to make it more accessible...here it is...you know who you are!...for a cake, I would probably triple or at least double the recipe...I'm posting the recipe that frosted 30 cookies.

Thanks for the emails...

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Serves:

frosts 30 medium sized cookies

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

5 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

1/3 c

unsalted butter
1 1/2 tsp

vanilla
2 c

confectioners' sugar
2 - 4 Tbsp

hot water ( only took 2 for the consistency i wanted )
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How to Make Browned Butter Frosting

Step-by-Step

Heat the butter in a saucepan over low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Cool for 2 minutes; transfer to a small bowl. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting reaches desired consistency.

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About Browned Butter Frosting

Course/Dish: Spreads

Main Ingredient: Sugar

Regional Style: American

Other Tag: Quick & Easy

Hashtags: #butter #frosting #confectioners' sugar

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