Butter Sugar Icing Recipe. Add 2 cups of powdered sugar at a time and mix on low speed until incorporated into butter then continuing adding additional powdered sugar alternating with the vanilla extract and heavy. Beat the confectioners sugar and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Prepare the recipe as directed making the following substitutions. Bring to a boil stirring constantly over medium-high heat just until sugar dissolves. Add one cup of powdered sugar and mix until light and creamy.
Tint the frosting with the food coloring if desired.
Add 2 cups of powdered sugar at a time and mix on low speed until incorporated into butter then continuing adding additional powdered sugar alternating with the vanilla extract and heavy. Allow glaze to set about 20 minutes. In a small saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Beat in more milk until desired consistency.