Cinnamon Frosting

Name: Cinnamon Frosting
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened; 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/8 tablespoon table salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons cinnamon (or to taste)

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Recipe by Roxanne J.R.

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READY IN: 10mins

SERVES: 12

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1 ¹⁄₄

cups unsalted butter, softened
2 ¹⁄₂

cups confectioners' sugar
¹⁄₈

tablespoon table salt
2

teaspoons vanilla extract
2

tablespoons heavy cream
2

tablespoons cinnamon (or to taste)

DIRECTIONS

In standing mixer fitted with whisk attachment, beat butter at medium-high speed until smooth, about 20 seconds.
Add confectioners’ sugar and salt; beat at medium-low speed until most of the sugar is moistened, about 45 seconds.
Scrape down bowl and beat at medium speed until mixture is fully combined, about 15 seconds.
Scrape bowl, add vanilla, cinnamon, and heavy cream, and beat at medium speed until incorporated, about 10 seconds.
Then increase speed to medium-high and beat until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, scraping down bowl once or twice.

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