Toasted Marshmallow Frosting
 
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2¾ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in salt and vanilla.
  2. Line a small baking sheet with foil. Spread marshmallows on foil in a single layer. Using a kitchen torch, carefully brown marshmallows until lightly browned. (Alternately, brown marshmallows under a broiler until lightly browned.) Scrape toasted marshmallows into mixer, and beat at medium-high speed until smooth and combined, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl. Use immediately.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/lemon-cupcakes/