Brown Butter Frosting

The rich, nutty flavor of browned butter adds a wonderful depth of flavor to this frosting! The best part: you can make this irresistible frosting in about 15 minutes.


SERVINGS

2 cups

PREP TIME

20 min

COOK TIME

10 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2
    cup butter (1 stick)
  • 3 1/2
    cups powdered sugar
  • 1
    teaspoon vanilla
  • 3-5
    tablespoons whole milk

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat when butter is amber in color with a nutty aroma.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, mix together powdered sugar, vanilla and brown butter. Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, and beat until smooth and creamy. Frost cupcakes, cake or cookies as desired.