Creamy peanut butter balanced with just the right amount of sweet. Yum! Now, this is a peanut butter icing that'll have you licking the spatula!
This my mom's recipe for peanut butter icing. It's just perfect! It whips together in minutes and is easy enough that, if you have kids learning to bake, they can proudly take charge of crafting this recipe.
I use it to ice anything from cakes, to cupcakes, to whoopie pies. Right now, the only recipe I have shared so far that utilizes this icing is these delicious chocolate whoopie pies with peanut butter icing. They are so scrumptious! I'm just getting started with this recipe site - in time, I'll be linking more, sweet recipes that will use this icing, so stay tuned!
In the meantime, feel free to use this recipe to ice all the sweet peanut butter topped treats you can dream up!
Ingredients
¼ c. Peanut Butter.
¼ c. Butter.
2 tsp. Vanilla.
½ tsp. Salt.
3 c. Powdered Sugar.
3 Tbsp. Milk.
Directions
First, add the peanut butter, butter, vanilla, salt, and 1 c. powdered sugar to the mixer and begin to stir.
Slowly, add the 2 more cups of powdered sugar and the 3 Tbsp. of Milk to the mixing bowl, then beat on high speed for about 15 seconds to whip any lumps out of the icing.
Stop the mixer and scrape the sides of the bowl. Then, beat on high speed for 5-10 seconds more.
Your lovely, smooth peanut butter icing is now ready to be used!
Helpful Tips
Can peanut butter icing be stored at room temperature or should it be kept in the fridge?
As long as you are using this icing on something that is ok being left out at room temperature, this icing will do just fine left out. It should remain fresh for up to a week, at least. Just be sure to cover the item well - in an airtight container is ideal. Wrapped will with plastic wrap is a good option, too.
Any unused icing can be stored in the fridge for a week or two before using. Just be sure to store it in an airtight container to keep it from getting dried out.
Can I freeze peanut butter icing?
Yes! Whether you have iced something or just want to make this ahead of time and pull out when needed, this peanut butter icing freezes nicely. Make sure to freeze it in an airtight container.
If you are freezing it to use for later: Remove the icing from the freezer and allow it to thaw completely before use. I'd recommend throwing it in the mixer to stir it up again or by hand with a whisk or spatula before using it like normal in a recipe.
Can I substitute sugar with another sweetener in this peanut butter icing?
Yes! I recommend using a powdered sweetener, such as Swerve, as it measures cup for cup in the place of powdered sugar, I believe. Just follow the instructions on the package for exact conversion ratio.
Peanut Butter Icing
Creamy peanut butter balanced with just the right amount of sweet.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
- Category: Icings
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: Any
Ingredients
¼ c. Peanut Butter.
¼ c. Butter.
2 tsp. Vanilla.
½ tsp. Salt.
3 c. Powdered Sugar.
3 Tbsp. Milk.
Instructions
- First, add the peanut butter, butter, vanilla, salt, and 1 c. powdered sugar to the mixer and begin to stir.
- Slowly, add the 2 more cups of powdered sugar and the 3 Tbsp. of Milk to the mixing bowl, then beat on high speed for about 15 seconds to whip any lumps out of the icing.
- Stop the mixer and scrape the sides of the bowl. Then, beat on high speed for 5-10 seconds more.
Your lovely, smooth peanut butter icing is now ready to be used!
Notes
Can peanut butter icing be stored at room temperature or should it be kept in the fridge?
As long as you are using this icing on something that is ok being left out at room temperature, this icing will do just fine left out. It should remain fresh for up to a week, at least. Just be sure to cover the item well - in an airtight container is ideal. Wrapped will with plastic wrap is a good option, too.
Any unused icing can be stored in the fridge for a week or two before using. Just be sure to store it in an airtight container to keep it from getting dried out.
Can I freeze peanut butter icing?
Yes! Whether you have iced something or just want to make this ahead of time and pull out when needed, this peanut butter icing freezes nicely. Make sure to freeze it in an airtight container.
If you are freezing it to use for later: Remove the icing from the freezer and allow it to thaw completely before use. I'd recommend throwing it in the mixer to stir it up again or by hand with a whisk or spatula before using it like normal in a recipe.
Can I substitute sugar with another sweetener in this peanut butter icing?
Yes! I recommend using a powdered sweetener, such as Swerve, as it measures cup for cup in the place of powdered sugar, I believe. Just follow the instructions on the package for exact conversion ratio.
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