Brown-Butter Icing — General recipe

Brown-Butter Icing

Eats Now Editorial Team  · 602 kcal  · General

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

This Brown-Butter Icing relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as (1 stick) unsalted butter, sifted confectioners sugar, pure vanilla extract and milk, plus more if needed. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 602 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
Servings: persons

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