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Peanut Butter Icing Recipe

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This Peanut Butter Icing is rich, creamy, and perfect for adding a sweet and salty touch to your baked goods. With its smooth, fluffy texture and simple ingredients, it’s ideal for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or bars.

Ingredients

1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural style; use Jif or Skippy)

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

3–4 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Pinch of salt (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cream the Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth, fluffy, and fully blended.
  2. Add the Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract until evenly incorporated.
  3. Incorporate the Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, about ½ cup at a time. Start on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud, then increase to medium-high as the mixture thickens. Continue beating until the icing is thick and smooth.
  4. Adjust Consistency: Add heavy cream or milk one tablespoon at a time, beating between each addition, until the icing reaches your preferred consistency. Use 3 tablespoons for a spreadable texture or 2 tablespoons for a firmer piping consistency.
  5. Taste and Add Salt if Needed: Taste the icing. If your peanut butter is unsalted, add a small pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
  6. Ready to Use: Use the icing immediately to frost cakes, cupcakes, brownies, or cookies. If not using right away, cover and store at room temperature for up to 24 hours or refrigerate for longer storage.

Notes

For a chocolate-peanut butter flavor combination, add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the icing.

If you like a bit of texture, use chunky peanut butter instead of creamy.

For a unique twist, add a teaspoon of cinnamon or a pinch of powdered sugar.

Store leftover icing at room temperature for up to 24 hours, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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