Basic Cream Cheese Frosting

0 In a medium mixing bowl, add in the softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract.
1 Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, mix until incorporated together.
2 Add in the powdered sugar. You can do 1 cup at a time to make it a little less messy. Add in the sea salt if using.
3 Mix it all up until incorporated and you have a smooth frosting. This version will be very thick! This is what I love to use to put between cookies, etc.
4 Optional: if you prefer your icing a little softer, you can add the milk option. I add milk when piping to add to my cookie cake and then even more when you want to be able to spread it on an actual cake. It just depends on what you're using it for. Start with 1 tbsp and mix, and add more if needed. Use for anything, enjoy!