Peanut Butter Icing / Frosting

We just had a family reunion for my husband's side of the family.  I love family reunions because there is always such good food.  Trouble is, I never get the recipes.  Well, next year we plan to bring the recipes along with the food.  I did get one recipe from my daughter-in-law, Brandi.  She made brownies (from a box) with Peanut Butter Icing / Frosting.  Man, it was the talk of the reunion--it was delicious!  So whether you call it Icing or Frosting, this recipe will be on your list of favorites.

Peanut Butter Icing / Frosting

1 cup peanut butter
2/3 cup softened butter
2 Tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar

Beat peanut butter, butter, milk and vanilla together.  Add powdered sugar and beat well.  If necessary, add a "titch" (as Brandi says) of milk to consistency.

Nancee's Decorator White Icing

I actually did make my husband a cake for his birthday, too. I really made it for the grandkids who came over the next night to celebrate his birthday. I always use Duncan Hines cake mixes because they are so moist. Now I'm not a professional cake decorator, but I do love to piddle around and pretend to know how to decorate a cake. But you have to have a good icing and I have the perfect recipe for you to use for your next decorated cake. My daughter-in-law informed me that this is a buttercream icing recipe. I didn't know--it doesn't have any butter in it! :-)
Well, either way, it is a great icing for your next special cake.

Nancee's Decorator White Icing

1 box powdered sugar (1 lb)

1/3 cup Crisco shortening

1/4 cup water

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

dash of salt

Put all ingredients in a large bowl. Beat at low speed 8 - 10 minutes. I beat it 4 - 5 minutes at high speed. You may also need to add a little bit more water if the icing is too thick. Add food coloring for desired colors.