Peppermint Frosting
Easy 5 ingredient peppermint frosting recipe with crushed candy canes!
Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (339g) unsalted butter 3 sticks, room temperature
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 2 Tbsp crushed candy canes
- 3-5 cups (339-567g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing large bowl, beat the butter using an electric mixer until fluffy, 2-4 minutes.1 1/2 cups (339g) unsalted butter
- Add in the peppermint extract and crushed candy canes, beat using electric mixer.1/2 tsp peppermint extract, 2 Tbsp crushed candy canes
- Begin to add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time. Continue adding powdered sugar until the frosting tastes good to you. Add a tablespoon of milk or heavy cream if the frosting is too thick.3-5 cups (339-567g) powdered sugar
- Enjoy with chocolate cake or cupcakes, brownies, macaroons, cookies, or as a filling for a cake roll.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 4mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg