Buttercream Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
3 1/2 to 4 c. (1 lb. pkg.) powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. milk or cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 egg

Preparation

In a small mixing bowl, cream butter; add 1/3 of the sugar and beat well.
Add egg, vanilla, salt and cream; beat until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until smooth.
If frosting is too thick, additional cream may be added.