In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the vanilla extract and any other desired flavorings.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Video
Notes
TipsFor best results, use high-quality butter.If the whipped butter is too soft, chill it in the refrigerator for a few minutes.If the whipped butter is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes.Get creative with flavorings! There are endless possibilities.VariationsCinnamon Honey Whipped Butter: Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of honey to the basic whipped butter recipe.Maple Pecan Whipped Butter: Add 1/4 cup of chopped pecans and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup to the basic whipped butter recipe.Fruit Preserves Whipped Butter: Add 1/4 cup of your favorite fruit preserves to the basic whipped butter recipe.Additional TipsWhipped butter can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.Whipped butter can also be frozen for up to 3 months.Whipped butter is a great way to use up leftover fruit preserves.Whipped butter makes a great gift for friends and family.