Buttercream Frosting

* Exported from MasterCook *

Buttercream Frosting

Recipe By : Sue Stoffers
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : B.S. Chocolate
Desserts R.L.
R.E. Fillings, Frostings & Spreads
M.L.

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup butter or margarine -- softened
2 pounds powdered sugar
1 tablespoon clear vanilla for white -- brown for chocolate
Hot Water

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl with a little hot tap water to
begin. Slowly add more hot tap water until spreading consistency is reached.
Beat until creamy.

CHOCOLATE: Add 3 or 4 envelopes of premelted chocolate or 3-4 oz of melted
unsweetened chocolate before adding too much hot water to frosting.

Frosts two 8 or 9 inch layers or a 13x9 inch cake with leftover to spare.

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NOTES : Leftover frosting sandwiched between 2 graham crackers is a family
favorite cookie.