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Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 161 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup salted sweet cream butter slightly softened
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark, lightly packed
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the brown sugar so that it is free of lumps. Remove any hard bits that could disrupt the texture of your frosting. Then lightly pack the sugar.r.
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  • In a mixing bowl, add the butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and the brown sugar.
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  • Use a mixer on medium speed to blend the ingredients for at least 2 minutes. Aim for a smooth consistency where the brown sugar has dissolved, eliminating any graininess.
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  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure all ingredients are incorporated evenly.
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  • Gradually introduce the sifted powdered sugar to the mixture.
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  • Start mixing on the lowest setting to prevent a powdered-sugar snowstorm. Once combined, increase the speed to medium-high and mix for another 30-45 seconds until the frosting is light and fluffy.
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  • Taste the frosting and adjust the flavor or consistency as needed.
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Nutrition

Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 63mg
Keyword Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
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