Peanut Butter Frosting

Peanut Butter Frosting

from thefirstyearblog.com
5 min
2 servings

Easy to make 4 ingredient creamy peanut butter buttercream frosting is a dessert staple to pair with chocolate cake, white cupcakes, homemade sugar cookie bars or brownies!

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature (1 cup )
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2-3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • dash of milk or heavy cream if frosting becomes too thick

Directions

  1. 1

    Place room temperature unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium and beat the butter for 1 minute, until whipped and fluffy. 

  2. 2

    Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beat again on low for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until everything is incorporated. 

  3. 3

    If the frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk or heavy cream, and beat until creamy. Spread or pipe onto cake, cupcakes, or brownies.