Easy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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My kids all get a ferocious sweet tooth after dinner. When all else fails I go for a box of brownie mix, but I usually add a little something extra so they're not so...well...boring.

Tonight I made a small batch of my favorite frosting to top them. This cream cheese recipe is very frugal and can be used to top just about anything.

Definitely not just for carrot cake. We even use it as soft pretzel dip.

• 1- 8oz. package Philadelphia Brand cream cheese (I think it has the best flavor, but generic is fine too)
• 1/4 cup butter = 1 stick
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (Optional- If you don't have any don't worry about it. The frosting will still taste great.)

Let the butter and cream cheese soften to room temperature.

In a bowl cream the butter and cream cheese together. Slowly mix in the sugar and vanilla.

This doesn't need to be done with a mixer. I use a fork and cream it by hand. As you gradually add the sugar it gets easier to mix.

For chocolate frosting add 1/2 cup cocoa instead of vanilla. For lemon add lemon extract instead of vanilla.

This is enough to frost one pan of brownies or an 8 inch cake. If you need more than that just double the recipe.

This cheesy frosting tastes great on this applesauce muffins recipe.

For another easy family favorite topping try our caramel icing recipe.