This Peppermint Buttercream Frosting is creamy and fluffy with a zing of minty flavor! Dotted with candy cane pieces, peppermint icing adds instant holiday flair to all your favorite frosted desserts.
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Equipment
Mixer
mixing bowl
Ingredients
1cupunsalted butterroom temperature
1teaspoonpeppermint extract
4cups confectioners’ sugar
pinch of salt
6tablespoonsheavy cream
food coloringif desired
crushed candy canesif desired
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and peppermint extract until light and fluffy.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and the salt.
Frosting will be dry but should be smooth and creamy. Add the cream, one tablespoon at a time, incorporating each completely.
After all the cream has been mixed in, beat on medium-high speed for about two minutes, till light and fluffy.
Add food coloring, and / or crushed candy canes, if desired, and thoroughly combine.
Notes
This recipe makes 2 1/2 cups of frosting and will frost 12 cupcakes. For nutritional information each serving is .20 cups or the amount to top one of 12 cupcakes.