Mint Buttercream

This frosting is like the center of an Andes mint! and it’s really easy to make dairy free! It’s absolutely perfect on a chocolate cupcake! It is a little yellow if you use yellow butter, but a little splash of green food coloring will make it better!

Original recipe page from: https://www.midgetmomma.com/mint-buttercream-frosting/

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 Cup butter, softened
• 1/2 Cup vegetable shortening or coconut oil
• 4 Cups powdered sugar
• 3/4 Tablespoons hot water
• 1 Teaspoons mint extract

DIRECTIONS

1. Start off by mixing the soft butter and shortening/oil together till nice and creamy on medium speed.
2. Turn the mixer down to the lowest setting and slowly incorporate the powdered sugar into the shortening mixture.
3. Once you have added all the sugar to the mix add in the hot water and the mint extract.
4. Turn the mixer up to medium-high speed and continue mixing for 10 minutes until light and fluffy.

NOTES:

If you would like to add a food coloring, add it after step 4. Makes enough for 24 cupcakes.