Peppermint Buttercream

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Peppermint extract
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable shortening

• Dairy

  • 2 sticks Butter

• Desserts

  • 2 tbsp Candy canes

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 sticks butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
• 2 tbsp crushed candy canes
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

• In a mixing large bowl, combine the butter and vegetable shortening, beat using an electric mixer until fluffy, 2 minutes. Add in the peppermint extract and crushed candy canes, beat using electric mixer. Begin to add the powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, mixing by hand first, then with the electric mixer. Continue adding powdered sugar until the frosting tastes good to you. Enjoy with chocolate cake or cupcakes, brownies, macaroons, cookies, or as a filling for a cake roll.