Our home economists suggest keeping the recipe for this creamy frosting handy because it deliciously tops cakes as well as cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Food coloring, optional
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla (frosting will be thick). Add food coloring if desired. Makes 5 cups.



