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Licorice Buttercream

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups unsalted butter slightly cold
  • 2 pound bag of powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1-2 tsp anise oil/extract or licorice extract

Instructions
 

  • In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter. Start off at a low speed and then gradually increase until the butter is light in color and smooth. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl as needed.
  • Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing at a low speed until fully incorporated before you add the next cup.
  • Add the heavy cream, vanilla, anise/licorice flavoring and salt and beat at a low speed for about 20 seconds. Try starting with one tsp of the anise/licorice and if you want a stronger flavor add more.
  • Increase the speed to high and beat for about 5 minutes until the mixture is perfectly smooth and fluffy. Make sure to stop the mixer once or twice to scrape the bowl.
  • Stir the buttercream by hand to remove any air bubbles.