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Zesty Lemony Cream-Cheese Frosting

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TBSP Susan
Updated May 22, 2015
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This frosting is excellent on pumpkin bars, pumpkin cookies or spice cake -- or spread it between graham crackers for a quick snack.

Zesty Lemony Cream-Cheese Frosting

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 10 min
  • Servings 32
  • Ingredients 5
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    With an electric mixer, cream butter and cream cheese together.
  • Step 
    2
    Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  • Step 
    3
    Juice and zest the lemon. Add juice and zest to frosting mixture. Stir. Use immediately.
  • Step 
    4
    Store baked goods with this frosting in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

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