Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

This cream cheese frosting recipe is a delicious change from the traditional sugar and butter frosting recipes. Also, it is a very versatile recipe, it can be used for cookies, cakes, or just spreading across an English muffin or toast.

Ingredients
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Hardware
Large bowl
Mixer

Step 1: In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer.
Step 2: Mix in vanilla extract.
Step 3: Gradually stir in powdered sugar, until well blended. Store in refrigerator after use.

For more information on baking procedures and hardware used in this recipe see our Baking Tips section.

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