Peppermint Buttercream Frosting
A fluffy, creamy buttercream frosting infused with refreshing peppermint flavor—perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or brownies during the holidays or anytime you want a cool minty finish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 3 cups (about 24 servings)
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 dash green or red food coloring
Instructions
- Beat the room-temperature butter with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and milk, beating until fully combined and smooth.
- Add the peppermint extract and a dash of food coloring.
- Increase the mixer speed to high and beat until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable.
Notes
- Adjust peppermint extract for a stronger or milder flavor.
- Experiment with pastel or vibrant colors for a festive look.
- Add cocoa powder for a chocolate–mint variation.
- Add extra milk or butter for a richer, softer frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 tbsp)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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