Creamy Peanut Butter Icing
Elevate your baked treats with this heavenly **Creamy Peanut Butter Icing**, a luscious, homemade frosting that’s smooth, rich, and irresistibly nutty. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, this recipe boasts the iconic combination of creamy peanut butter and buttery goodness, expertly balanced with powdered sugar and a hint of vanilla for depth of flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep and an easy mixing technique, this icing is a dream to whip up and customize to your desired consistency—whether thick and decadent or light and spreadable. Whether you’re aiming to wow at special occasions or add a flavorful twist to everyday desserts, this peanut butter frosting will be your go-to recipe for indulgent results every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, start by creaming the unsalted butter using an electric mixer on medium speed until it is smooth and fluffy. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the creamy peanut butter to the creamed butter. Continue to blend the mixture on medium speed until well combined and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed initially to prevent the sugar from scattering. Once the sugar is mixed in, increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until smooth and combined.
Pour in the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, and beat on medium speed. Keep adding milk until the icing reaches your desired consistency. For a stiffer icing, use less milk. For a softer, more spreadable icing, use the full amount of milk.
Once the desired consistency is reached, increase the mixer speed to high and beat for another minute until the icing is light and fluffy.
Use immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. If not using right away, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Let it come to room temperature before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 275.7 g | 353% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.4 g | 452% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 1614 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 442.4 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 390.8 g | ||
| Protein | 92.7 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2410 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
