Browned Butter Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
4 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup hot milk
4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

In a small saucepan over moderately low heat, melt 1 stick of the butter; continue heating, swirling the pan to prevent burning, until the butter turns nut brown.
Transfer the butter to a medium bowl.
Using an electric mixer on low speed, gradually blend in the powdered sugar and salt alternately with the milk and vanilla, until the frosting is smooth.
Beat in the remaining butter, bit by bit.
Refrigerate until mixture is cool and thick enough to spread.
Keep frosted cake or cupcakes refridgerated, since the frosting has a tendency to soften and drip off the sides if it gets too warm.