Browned Butter Icing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Continue to cook the butter until it begins to brown and become fragrant. This will take about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and browned butter. Beat until smooth.
5. Add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
6. Spread the icing onto your cooled cake or cupcakes.

Interesting Facts

• Browned butter icing is a classic American recipe.
• It is also known as "ermine" icing, a name derived from the French word "erminette."
• The browning of the butter adds a unique flavor to the icing.