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Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

Sweet, decadent and tangy vanilla bean cream cheese frosting that can be used on anything from cakes to cookies. It's the BEST cream cheese frosting out there.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • (2) ounce Pkgs. Cream Cheese softened
  • 12 Tablespoons butter 3/4 cup, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar if you desire a stiffer frosting, add 1/2 - 1 cup more
  • 1 Vanilla Bean or 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions

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  1. In large mixing bowl, cream together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add powdered sugar and mix until creamy. If you desire a firmer frosting, add 1/2 - 1 cup more powdered sugar.
  3. If using a vanilla bean, slit vanilla bean in half and use tip of knife to scrape the vanilla bean paste from each side of vanilla bean pod.
  4. If using vanilla extract, add to frosting and stir until combined.