Browned Butter Frosting

This frosting is a rich-tasting classic old-fashioned topping to a buttery cake. Author: Land O'Lakes Recipe Type: Frosting, Buttercream Frosting, Brown Butter, Butter, Dairy, Frosting, Cake, Dessert, Cake, Dessert Total Time: PT0H10M

Prep time:
Yield: 1 1/2 cups


Ingredients:
6 tablespoons butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-4 tablespoons half and half


Directions:
STEP 1:
Melt butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring constantly and watching closely, 5-6 minutes or until butter just starts to turn golden. (Butter will get foamy and bubble.) Remove from heat. Cool completely.

STEP 2:
Combine browned butter, powdered sugar and vanilla in bowl. Beat at medium speed, gradually adding enough half & half for desired spreading consistency.


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