Description
A refreshing mint frosting that adds a delightful twist to your favorite desserts, perfect for chocolate treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the butter: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until it’s creamy and fluffy.
- Mix it up: Gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream, alternating between the two while mixing until smooth.
- Add flavor: Stir in the peppermint extract and mix thoroughly.
- Color it green: Add a few drops of green food coloring and gently mix.
- Frost your treats: Use the mint frosting to top cupcakes, brownies, or cakes.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg