If mixture is lumpy, whisk it with an electric handheld beater in the pot, giving you a smooth texture. (cookingninja.com)
Place all the ingredients in either a stand mixer bowl with a whisk attachment, or a large mixing bowl with handheld beaters (or by hand with a little extra elbow grease). (butterforall.com)
I did not have a paddle attachment — only electric handheld beaters and used them to cream the butter, sugar, (definitely creamed correctly) and added the vanilla paste (love it too) and eggs. (crazyforcrust.com)