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Creamy Vanilla Frosting

1- 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese

1 stick unsalted butter, softened

1 TBSP. clear vanilla extract (regular is fine but the frosting will have a brown tinge)

2 lb. pkg. powdered sugar*

Cream butter and cream cheese in a mixer. Add vanilla. While the mixer is going on low speed, gradually add the powdered sugar, about ¼ cup at a time. Taste it after you’ve added about 2/3 of the sugar, and keep going if you want sweeter, thicker frosting.

-For stiffer, decorator frosting you may add ¼ cup shortening at the creaming stage- and 1 TBP meringue powder (optional) for even greater stability. 

*The brand of powdered sugar you use matters. I always use C&H. It contains less cornstarch than less expensive brands, and gives frosting a silky, non-gooey texture.