Peppermint

Great with Vanilla Mint Cupcakes

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened
• 6  cups confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 2  teaspoons  pure  peppermint extract

Directions

1. Place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Add 4 cups of the sugar and then the cream and peppermint.
2. On the medium speed of an electric mixer, beat until smooth and creamy, about 3 to 5 minutes. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition (about 2 minutes), until the icing is thick enough to be of good spreading consistency. You may not need to add all of the sugar. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and mix thoroughly.
3. Chill for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator before using, and only use to ice COLD cupcakes.