A hand-held electric mixer is a small, portable device that uses an electric motor to mix ingredients together.
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In either a stand mixer fixed with a paddle attachment or using
a hand held electric mixer, cream the cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Then in a separate large bowl using a stand or
hand held electric mixer, beat together the oil and sugars until no lumps remain.
In a separate large bowl using a stand or
hand held electric mixer - beat the butter until light and fluffy and no lumps remain.