Penuche Frosting

Ingredients

butter

1/2 cup (1 stick)

brown sugar

1 cup

half-and-half cream

1/4 cup

salt

pinch

vanilla extract

1/2 tsp

confectioners' sugar, sifted

2 cup

water, hot

~1/4 cup

Instructions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
2. Add the brown sugar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, and continue to boil for 2min, stirring constantly.
3. Add half-and-half cream, and salt, and return to boil, stirring constantly.
4. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
5. Add vanilla extract.
6. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar with electric mixer until just combined and smooth. If frosting is too thick, add some hot water.