Browned Butter Frosting

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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Comments:

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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 )

How to Make Browned Butter Frosting

Step-by-Step

1Heat the butter in a saucepan over low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
2Cool 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.