This deceptively simple creamy caramel frosting comes together fast, using just a few ingredients. It's an indulgent topper for cupcakes, filler for pastries or spread for a thick slice of toast.
Ingredients
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
1Combine the brown sugar, butter and milk
2In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and milk, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir these ingredients for two minutes, then remove the pan from the heat.
3Add the vanilla
4Stir in the vanilla, then let the mixture cool to lukewarm.
5Add the confectioners' sugar
6Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, adding sugar until the frosting achieves a spreading consistency.
