Servings: 2 ½ cups

½ cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
 
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
 
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
 
2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons milk
 
3 drops food coloring, or as needed (Optional) 3 drops food coloring, or as needed (Optional)

Step 1: subheading: Step 1:
Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.
Step 2: subheading: Step 2:
Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.

You can make it any color you want with the food coloring.  You can make it any color you want with the food coloring.