Vanilla Bean Hard Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 whole vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened

Preparation

1. Scrape tiny vanilla bean seeds into sugar; stir well. Combine vanilla sugar and butter in a mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended. Transfer to a serving dish.
2. Note: One 6" vanilla bean equals about 1 tablespoon extract; if you want to substitute extract.