Brown Butter Frosting — General recipe

Brown Butter Frosting

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 594 kcal  · General

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Try this homemade Brown Butter Frosting recipe the whole family will love. Made with butter, sugar, milk and vanilla. Easy step-by-step instructions inc…

This Brown Butter Frosting relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, or more as needed and vanilla extract. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 594 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 General
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