Great as a spread on cookies but works equally well for spice or applesauce cake

4 1/2 tablespoons butter

9 tablespoons whipping cream (1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon)

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar

3 cups powdered sugar

• Combine all icing ingredients except powdered sugar and bring to a boil, stirring. (I did this in the microwave.)
• Boil 2 minutes. Cool and add powdered sugar.
• Note: Evaporated milk can be substituted for whipping cream.