OLD FASHIONED COOKED FROSTING

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This is a great old-fashioned, heirloom recipe for a "not too sweet" frosting. Both my mother and grandmother used this.

Provided by Penny Burdge

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c whole milk
5 Tbsp butter, unsalted
3/4 c flour
1 c sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Whisk together the flour and milk in a small saucepan.
  • 2. Stirring constantly over med-low heat, cook to a thick paste. Let cool completely.
  • 3. Cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  • 4. Beat in the vanilla.
  • 5. Beat in the cooled milk paste until it is the consistency of whipped cream.

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