Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups solid crisco shortening
- 2 heaping Tbsp. dry powdered dream whip
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. powdered van-o-van (if don't have use extra vanilla)
- 1 tsp. clear vanilla flavoring
- 1/2 tsp. lemon flavoring
- 2 pounds confectioners' 10x powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup cold water
Details
Servings 6
Preparation
Step 1
Cream shortening with electric mixer at low speed. Add powdered dream whip and flour; mix until well blended.
Blend van-o-van and lemon and vanilla flavoring into the creamed mixture.
Add 1/4 cup water and one pound 10x sugar and blend until moistened; then beat on #4 speed until icing is smooth. Scrape sides and bottom of mixing bowl often.
Add the remainig water and sugar. Stir until moistened. Mix at #4 speed until icing is smooth and fluffy.
Add additional water, a few drops at a time, if you desire a thinner spreading consistency. To stiffen, add more confectioners' sugar.
keep icing covered with a damp cloth until you're ready to use it. Refrigerate leftover icing in an airtight container. Rewhip before using.
NOTE: For chocolate frosting, add 3/4 cup cocoa.
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