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Peppermint Frosting
Easy 5 ingredient peppermint frosting recipe with crushed candy canes!
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (339g) unsalted butter (3 sticks, room temperature)
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 Tbsp crushed candy canes
- 3-5 cups (339-567g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing large bowl, beat the butter using an electric mixer until fluffy, 2-4 minutes.
- 2
Add in the peppermint extract and crushed candy canes, beat using electric mixer.
- 3
Begin to add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time. Continue adding powdered sugar until the frosting tastes good to you. Add a tablespoon of milk or heavy cream if the frosting is too thick.
- 4
Enjoy with chocolate cake or cupcakes, brownies, macaroons, cookies, or as a filling for a cake roll.