Strawberry Buttercream icing

By carmen-2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup {1 stick} salted butter
• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening {I use Crisco}
• 1/3 cup seedless strawberry preserves
• 2 tsp clear vanilla extract {I use Wilton}
• 4 cups powdered sugar {approximately 1 lb}
• 1 tbsp milk

Preparation

Step 1

In the bowl of your electric mixer add the butter, shortening and preserves and mix until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and mix until combined. Add powdered sugar and milk and mix for 6-8 minutes on medium speed until light and fluffy.

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