Browned Butter Frosting

This is a great frosting that I use on my Frosted Butterscotch Cookies.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 60 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 3 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 5  teaspoons boiling water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan heat and stir 1/2 cup butter over medium-low heat until golden brown. (do not scorch).
2. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in powdered sugar, boiling water, and vanilla.
4. Using a wooden spoon, beat until frosting is easy to spread.
5. If necessary add a little more boiling water, 1 t. at a time until frosting is spreadable.
6. Immediately spread.
7. If frosting begins to set up, stir in a small amount of boiling water.