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Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
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1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
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1 (32-oz.) package powdered sugar
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1 to 2 tablespoons half-and-half (optional)
Directions
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Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; stir in lemon zest and juice. (Mixture will appear curdled.) Gradually add sugar; beat at high speed 4 minutes or until spreading consistency. Gradually beat in up to 2 Tbsp. half-and-half, if necessary, for desired consistency.