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Peppermint Buttercream

Carolyn
This peppermint buttercream is lusciously smooth and comes together in a snap! It's a great way to add peppermint-y flavor to all your holiday treats.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings
Calories 224 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer with the Paddle Attachment or a hand mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces unsalted butter (1 stick) room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ΒΌ teaspoon peppermint extract

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, beat the butter for 2 minutes on medium speed. It should lighten in color and get fluffier in consistency.
  • Add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and peppermint extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 to 3 more minutes. Don't skip this step!
  • Use the peppermint buttercream to frost cookies and cupcakes! It will frost approximately 9 cupcakes. You can double the recipe for a layer cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 0.2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 9mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 388IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.03mg
Keyword peppermint buttercream
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