Brown butter frosting is an 'old' recipe that is not commonly used anymore; however it is delicious. It is easy to make as long as you are careful to not burn the butter. This frosting is great on top of brownies.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups butter
- 2.5 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk , or more as needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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1
Heat butter, stirring constantly, in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it browns and becomes very aromatic, 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk confectioners' sugar into butter until dissolved and remove saucepan from heat; stir in milk and vanilla extract.
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2
Beat butter mixture using an electric mixer until frosting is smooth; add more milk if frosting is too thick.
Nutrition Facts
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