Combine cream cheese, margarine or butter, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat until well blended and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar while beating. Frosting should be thick and smooth. If necessary, add more powdered sugar until the frosting is firm.
For cakes and cookies using cream cheese frosting, make sure unused portions are refrigerated as cream cheese is a dairy product.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 15 Minutes
Ingredients
8 oz pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 C. softened butter or margarine
1 tsp. Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
16 oz package powdered sugar
Directions
Combine cream cheese, margarine or butter, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Beat until well blended and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar while beating. Frosting should be thick and smooth. If necessary, add more powdered sugar until the frosting is firm.
For cakes and cookies using cream cheese frosting, make sure unused portions are refrigerated as cream cheese is a dairy product.
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