Butter Frosting (variations)

1/3 c butter or margarine

4 1/2 c powdered sugar - sifted

1/4 c milk

1 1/2 tsp vanilla

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• In a large bowl beat butter
• Gradually add 2c powdered sugar beating well
• Slowly beat in 1/4c milk and vanilla
• Gradually add remaining sugar beating until combined
• If necessary add milk until desired consistency

Chocolate Butter

Reduce powdered sugar to 4c and add 1/2c unsweetened cocoa to first 2c

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Peanut Butter Crunch

Substitute peanut butter for butter. Sprinkle chopped candy-coated peanut butter pieces or chopped peanuts over frosting

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Mocha Cocoa

Reduce powdered sugar to 4c and add 1/2c unsweetened cocoa powder. Add 1 Tbs instant coffee crystals to 1/4c milk - let stand 3min and then stir until dissolved

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Maraschino Cherry

Substitute 3 Tbs cherry juice for milk. Add 1/3 c maraschino cherries at the end

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Vanilla Polka Dot

Stir 2-3 Tbs candy sprinkles before using

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Double Orange

Substitute OJ for milk. Add 1 tsp finely shredded orange peel after all sugar is added

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Mini-Mint Chip

Add 1/4 tsp mint extract and a few drops green food coloring with milk. Stir in 1/3c mini semisweet chocolate pieces