Description
A delicious peppermint cream cheese frosting perfect for any dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5–6 drops green food coloring
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the softened butter and cream cheese and beat with the whisk attachment until light and fluffy, or about 2-3 minutes.
- Turn the mixer off and add the powdered sugar, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, green food coloring, and salt. Mix on low until fully incorporated, then beat on high for about a minute or until it is light and fluffy again.
- Use immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy!
Notes
- This frosting is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
- Adjust the green food coloring to achieve your desired color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg