Difference between revisions of "Make Peanut Butter Frosting"
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*1 cup creamy peanut butter | *1 cup creamy peanut butter | ||
*2 cups powdered sugar | *2 cups powdered sugar | ||
| − | *2-3 tablespoons milk or cream (as needed)<ref>http://allrecipes.com/recipe/84429/fluffy-peanut-butter-frosting/</ref> | + | *2-3 tablespoons milk or cream (as needed)<ref name="rf1">http://allrecipes.com/recipe/84429/fluffy-peanut-butter-frosting/</ref> |
===Peanut Butter and Cream Cheese Frosting=== | ===Peanut Butter and Cream Cheese Frosting=== | ||
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*1 teaspoon vanilla | *1 teaspoon vanilla | ||
*3-3 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar | *3-3 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar | ||
| − | *2 tablespoons milk or cream<ref>http://www.food.com/recipe/peanut-butter-cream-cheese-frosting-88800</ref> | + | *2 tablespoons milk or cream<ref name="rf2">http://www.food.com/recipe/peanut-butter-cream-cheese-frosting-88800</ref> |
===Peanut Butter and Chocolate Frosting=== | ===Peanut Butter and Chocolate Frosting=== | ||
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*3-4 tablespoons milk | *3-4 tablespoons milk | ||
*1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar | *1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar | ||
| − | *1⁄4 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder<ref>http://www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-peanut-butter-frosting-70900</ref> | + | *1⁄4 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder<ref name="rf3">http://www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-peanut-butter-frosting-70900</ref> |
==Steps== | ==Steps== | ||
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#Beat the butters. Whip the softened ½ cup of butter with the 1 cup of peanut butter in a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer. Whip the mixture until it becomes fluffy. | #Beat the butters. Whip the softened ½ cup of butter with the 1 cup of peanut butter in a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer. Whip the mixture until it becomes fluffy. | ||
#*This process should take about 2 minutes. | #*This process should take about 2 minutes. | ||
| − | #Add the powdered sugar. Gradually add in the 2 cups of powdered sugar to the butter mixture.<ref | + | #Add the powdered sugar. Gradually add in the 2 cups of powdered sugar to the butter mixture.<ref name="rf1" /> The sugar should be added to the butters as the electric mixer continues to beat the ingredients at a slow speed. |
#*This mixing process should only take about 3-5 minutes. | #*This mixing process should only take about 3-5 minutes. | ||
#*To slowly add the powdered sugar, hold the container of powdered sugar above the electric mixing bowl, and slowly tap the container, causing a little bit of powder to fall into the butter mixture at a time. | #*To slowly add the powdered sugar, hold the container of powdered sugar above the electric mixing bowl, and slowly tap the container, causing a little bit of powder to fall into the butter mixture at a time. | ||
| − | #Adjust the frosting’s consistency. Add in about 2-3 tablespoons of milk or cream as needed, depending on how thick you want the frosting.<ref | + | #Adjust the frosting’s consistency. Add in about 2-3 tablespoons of milk or cream as needed, depending on how thick you want the frosting.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*The more milk or cream you add, the thinner the frosting will be. The less milk or cream you add, the thicker the frosting will be. | #*The more milk or cream you add, the thinner the frosting will be. The less milk or cream you add, the thicker the frosting will be. | ||
===Peanut Butter And Cream Cheese Frosting=== | ===Peanut Butter And Cream Cheese Frosting=== | ||
#Mix the cream cheese and butter. Mix the 8 oz. package of softened cream cheese with the ½ cup of peanut butter in a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer. Mix until the ingredients become smooth. | #Mix the cream cheese and butter. Mix the 8 oz. package of softened cream cheese with the ½ cup of peanut butter in a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer. Mix until the ingredients become smooth. | ||
#*This mixing should take about 2-3 minutes. | #*This mixing should take about 2-3 minutes. | ||
| − | #Add the powdered sugar. Add in the 3-3 ½ cups of powdered sugar.<ref>http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peanut-butter-cream-cheese-frosting</ref> Add in the powdered sugar in gradually, making sure every addition is blended in well before adding the next bit of powder. | + | #Add the powdered sugar. Add in the 3-3 ½ cups of powdered sugar.<ref name="rf4">http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peanut-butter-cream-cheese-frosting</ref> Add in the powdered sugar in gradually, making sure every addition is blended in well before adding the next bit of powder. |
#*This blending process should take about 3-5 minutes. | #*This blending process should take about 3-5 minutes. | ||
#Add the vanilla. Once the powdered sugar is well blended, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla. The vanilla shouldn't take very long to mix in with the rest of the ingredients, about 30 seconds. | #Add the vanilla. Once the powdered sugar is well blended, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla. The vanilla shouldn't take very long to mix in with the rest of the ingredients, about 30 seconds. | ||
#*When you add the vanilla, make sure the electric mixer is still going. You want the mixer to be constantly mixing. | #*When you add the vanilla, make sure the electric mixer is still going. You want the mixer to be constantly mixing. | ||
| − | #Blend to your desired consistency. Once all the frosting ingredients are mixed in, add in 2 tablespoon of either milk or cream to change the consistency of the frosting to your liking.<ref | + | #Blend to your desired consistency. Once all the frosting ingredients are mixed in, add in 2 tablespoon of either milk or cream to change the consistency of the frosting to your liking.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#*If you’re looking for a low-fat option, you can try using skim milk or reduced fat cream, along with reduced fat cream cheese. | #*If you’re looking for a low-fat option, you can try using skim milk or reduced fat cream, along with reduced fat cream cheese. | ||
===Peanut Butter and Chocolate Frosting=== | ===Peanut Butter and Chocolate Frosting=== | ||
| − | #Beat the butters. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to blend together the ½ cup of peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of softened butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix these ingredients together until they are light and smooth.<ref | + | #Beat the butters. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to blend together the ½ cup of peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of softened butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix these ingredients together until they are light and smooth.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*This process should only take about 2 minutes. | #*This process should only take about 2 minutes. | ||
| − | #Add in the wet ingredients. Blend in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla along with 3 tablespoons of milk until they are well blended into the mixture.<ref | + | #Add in the wet ingredients. Blend in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla along with 3 tablespoons of milk until they are well blended into the mixture.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#Add in the dry ingredients. Once the vanilla and milk are blended into the mixture, gradually add in 1 ½ cup of powdered sugar, and ¼ cup of cocoa powder, mixing on a low speed. | #Add in the dry ingredients. Once the vanilla and milk are blended into the mixture, gradually add in 1 ½ cup of powdered sugar, and ¼ cup of cocoa powder, mixing on a low speed. | ||
#*The dry ingredients might gravitate toward the edges of the mixing bowl, so use a rubber spatula to kneed the mixture back into the center of the bowl where the mixing beater are. | #*The dry ingredients might gravitate toward the edges of the mixing bowl, so use a rubber spatula to kneed the mixture back into the center of the bowl where the mixing beater are. | ||
