Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Creamy Vanilla Filling By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 9, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 cup This is a quick and easy filling for cookies and cakes. Ingredients ½ cup (1 stick) room-temperature unsalted butter 1 cup confectioners' sugar ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions Using an electric mixer, beat room-temperature unsalted butter until light and fluffy. With mixer on medium, beat in 1 cup confectioners' sugar, at a time, scraping down bowl as necessary. Add 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; increase speed to high, and beat until filling is light and fluffy, 5 minutes. Print