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Brown-Sugar Cream-Cheese Frosting

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup packed light-brown sugar

Preparation

  1. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, cream cheese, and brown sugar until smooth. Use immediately, or refrigerate up to 3 days in an airtight container. Before using, bring to room temperature, and beat on low speed until smooth.

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