Butter Frosting

3 cups powdered sugar

1/3 cup butter softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 to 3 tablespoons milk

1. Combine all ingredients except milk in a small bowl.
2. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often and gradually adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency.

VARIATIONS:

1. Almond frosting- stir in ½ teaspoon almond extract.

2. Cocoa frosting- Stir in ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder. Increase milk 5-6 tablespoons.

3. Peppermint frosting- Stir in 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and 3 to 4 drops red food coloring.

4. Spice frosting- Stir in ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon each ground cloves and nutmeg.

Makes 1 ½ cups