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Brown Butter Icing Recipe

A simple icing made with brown butter, milk, cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Stir by hand for a nutty glaze or spreadable frosting.
16 Tablespoons
icing made with butter browned in the microwave
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) browned butter (lukewarm)
  • 1 tablespoon milk + additional drops to reach the consistency you want
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 2 cups (227 g) powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract - optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine 4 tablespoons browned butter (lukewarm), 1 tablespoon milk + additional drops to reach the consistency you want, and 1 tablespoon heavy cream. Stir.
  • Add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract all at once and stir vigorously with a spatula until smooth. If you want a glaze, add milk a few drops at a time, and continue to stir until pourable.

Notes

Want a lighter version? Use only 2 tbsp butter and add extra milk.
 

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg