Brown-Butter Icing

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling pan occasionally, until nut-brown in color, about 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Remove from heat, and pour butter into a bowl, leaving any burned sediment behind.
3. 3
   Add confectioners sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons milk to brown butter; stir until smooth.
4. 4
   If necessary, add more milk (up to 2 tablespoons) a little at a time, just until icing is spreadable.
5. 5
   Use immediately.