Brown Butter Frosting

Brown butter frosting is an 'old' recipe that is not commonly used anymore; however it is delicious. It is easy to make as long as you are careful to not burn the butter. This frosting is great on top of brownies.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 165 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup butter
• 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat butter, stirring constantly, in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it browns and becomes very aromatic, 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk confectioners' sugar into butter until dissolved and remove saucepan from heat; stir in milk and vanilla extract.

Step 2

Beat butter mixture using an electric mixer until frosting is smooth; add more milk if frosting is too thick.