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Creamy Brown Butter Sugar Cookie Frosting

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A rich and creamy brown butter frosting that adds a warm, nutty flavor to soft cutout cookies, making them extra special with a silky texture and subtle caramel notes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
  • 3–4 cups (360-480g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) milk or heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place 1 cup (227g) of unsalted butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly as the butter melts and foams. Continue stirring until the milk solids turn golden brown and the butter smells nutty, about 5 to 7 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  2. Pour the browned butter into a heatproof bowl and let it cool to room temperature but remain liquid, about 10 minutes.
  3. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the browned butter with 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 2 tablespoons (30ml) of milk or heavy cream and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Beat until creamy and smooth.
  4. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar if too thin, or more milk if too stiff. Taste and add a tiny pinch more salt if needed.
  5. Use a butter knife or piping bag to frost your soft cutout cookies. Chill frosting for 10 minutes if too warm before spreading.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to better monitor butter browning. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Cool browned butter before mixing with powdered sugar to avoid gritty texture. Adjust frosting consistency with milk or powdered sugar as needed. Refrigerate frosting for 10 minutes if too warm before spreading.

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