Best 5 Birdkittys Peanut Butter Icing Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with our delectable peanut butter icing, a true symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile icing, with its rich, nutty flavor and creamy texture, is the perfect complement to a variety of desserts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our carefully curated collection of recipes will guide you through the process of creating this irresistible treat. Discover the classic peanut butter icing, a timeless favorite that pairs perfectly with chocolate cakes and cupcakes. Explore variations like the peanut butter cream cheese icing, a luscious blend of tangy cream cheese and creamy peanut butter, ideal for frosting cookies and spreading on sandwiches. For those who prefer a vegan option, our vegan peanut butter icing offers a delightful dairy-free alternative, packed with peanut butter flavor and just as rich and creamy. And for those with a sweet tooth, our peanut butter chocolate ganache icing combines the decadence of chocolate with the irresistible taste of peanut butter, creating a frosting that is both indulgent and sophisticated.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Creamy Peanut Butter Icing image

A creamy, no-cook peanut butter icing. Perfect on chocolate cake! Should be enough to ice 24 cupcakes or 1 cake.

Provided by DSPTina

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup creamy peanut butter, or more to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup milk, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt; beat until incorporated. Slowly pour confectioners' sugar into peanut butter mixture while continuing to beat with the mixer; add milk until desired thickness is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 80.4 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

FLUFFY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting image

The perfect fluffy frosting for brownies or chocolate cake. Sweet but not too sweet. Peanut buttery but not greasy. So wonderful and it won't over power your brownies!!!

Provided by NICKIE75

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons milk, or as needed
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place the butter and peanut butter into a medium bowl, and beat with an electric mixer. Gradually mix in the sugar, and when it starts to get thick, incorporate milk one tablespoon at a time until all of the sugar is mixed in and the frosting is thick and spreadable. Beat for at least 3 minutes for it to get good and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 116.2 mg, Sugar 17 g

BIRDKITTY'S PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Birdkitty's Peanut Butter Icing image

This recipe is a brownie's best friend! Also great on angel food cake or cupcakes.

Provided by birdkitty

Categories     Frosting and Icing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter, softened
¾ cup peanut butter
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Beat butter and peanut butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; stir in milk and vanilla extract. Slowly beat confectioners' sugar into mixture until icing is fully mixed and thick. Store icing in the refrigerator.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 46.1 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

EASY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



Easy Peanut Butter Frosting image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat butter in medium bowl on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in peanut butter, 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, the milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in remaining 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, beating after each addition until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CRISPY PEANUT BUTTER BIRDS' NESTS



Crispy Peanut Butter Birds' Nests image

Marshmallows and rice cereal come together in this decorative nutty dessert - perfect to serve a crowd.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups miniature marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups crisp rice cereal
1 1/2 cups broken thin pretzel sticks
1 cup dry-roasted peanuts
1 cup mini speckled malted milk eggs

Steps:

  • Spray 24 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave marshmallows and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Continue to microwave in 30-second increments, stirring until smooth. Stir in peanut butter until blended. Gradually stir in cereal, pretzels and peanuts until well mixed.
  • Divide cereal mixture evenly among muffin cups, pressing mixture in bottom and up side of each cup to form nest, using lightly buttered hands. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove nests from muffin cups. Place about 3 malted milk eggs in each nest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 20 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter: This will give the icing a smooth and creamy texture.
  • If the icing is too thick, add a little milk or cream. Start with a small amount and add more as needed until the icing reaches the desired consistency.
  • If the icing is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar. Again, start with a small amount and add more as needed until the icing reaches the desired consistency.
  • To make a peanut butter buttercream frosting, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter and 3 cups of powdered sugar. Add 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter and mix until well combined.
  • To make a peanut butter glaze, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of creamy peanut butter, and 1/4 cup of milk. Microwave for 15 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until the glaze is smooth and shiny.
  • Peanut butter icing can be used to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other desserts. It can also be used as a filling for doughnuts, éclairs, and other pastries.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter icing is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to add flavor and richness to a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking by adding different flavors or ingredients. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, peanut butter icing is a great option for adding a touch of sweetness and peanut butter flavor to your next dessert.

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