Easy Peanut Butter Frosting

Ingredients

• 4 ounces unsalted butter (1 stick; 110g), soft but cool (about 65°F)
• 4 1/2 ounces commercial creamy peanut butter (1/2 cup; 125g) (see note above)
• 1 ounce honey, corn syrup, or maple syrup (2 tablespoons; 30g)
• 1/4 teaspoon (1g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight
• 1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla extract, plus more if needed
• 6 ounces powdered sugar (1 1/2 cups; 170g), preferably organic (see note above)

Directions

1. 1. Combine butter, peanut butter, honey, salt, and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until creamy and pale, about 3 minutes, then reduce speed to low and sprinkle in powdered sugar, a little at a time. After the last addition, increase speed to medium and continue beating until creamy and light, about 3 minutes. Scrape bowl and beater with a flexible spatula, then continue beating a minute more. If you like, adjust to taste with more vanilla or salt. Use immediately. Frosted desserts will keep up to 1 week at room temperature.