Easy to make, delicious crusting buttercream, perfect for cookie decorating.
Makes about 2 cups of buttercream.
1 serving is about 3 tablespoons.
- 5 tbsp butter, melted, cooled
- 3 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (almond, lemon)
- 5-7 tbsp milk or water
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CRUSTING BUTTERCREAM FOR COOKIES
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Beat butter (5tbsp, melted and cooled), powdered sugar ( 3cups and 1/2 cup), milk or water (5-7 tablespoons) until smooth. Beat in Vanilla extract I(1teaspoon). Store frosting in airtight container to prevent crusting. Frosting won't crust hard like royal icing, it crusts on the surface.
1. CAN I USE VEGAN BUTTER? Yes, absolutely.
2. CAN I USE OTHER FLAVORINGS? Absolutely. My favorite to use are Vanilla, Almond and Lemon.
3. HOW LONG DOES THE BUTTERCREAM KEEP? About a week, stored in the fridge.
4. CAN DECORATED COOKIES BE STACKED? Allow buttercream to crust and harden a bit, then you can stock them.
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