Peppermint Buttercream Frosting

Prep time: 5 min
Servings: 24
Yield: 24 servings

Description

Peppermint buttercream frosting is quick and easy to prepare and is a great topper for cupcakes and Christmas cookies.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 dash green or red food coloring

Directions

1 Beat butter in a bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth and creamy; gradually add confectioners' sugar and milk and beat until smooth. Add peppermint extract and food coloring and beat on high speed until fluffy.