Buttercream Frosting

3 ¾ cups C&H® Confectioners Sugar

½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened

3 to 4 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a large bowl, with electric mixer at low speed, combine sugar, butter, milk and vanilla.

Beat at medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, until creamy. If desired, add more milk until frosting is spreading consistency.

Variations

1. Peanut Butter Crunch

Substitute peanut butter for butter; sprinkle either candy peanut butter pieces or chopped peanuts over frosting.

2. Chocolate

Add ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, adding milk, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency. Top with chocolate curls, if desired.

3. Orange

Substitute fresh orange juice for milk, add 1 teaspoon orange extract and 1 teaspoon grated orange zest. Top with thin strips of orange zest.

4. Lemon

Substitute fresh lemon juice for milk, add 1 teaspoon lemon extract and 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest. Top with thin strips of lemon zest.

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