White Chocolate Buttercream Icing

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 18 ounces (3 6 ounce pkgs) white baking chocolate coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Easy-Add pure vanilla extract Add to shopping list pure vanilla extract
• 8 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup milk

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1

Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.

Step 2

1. Microwave chocolate with 1/4 cup milk in microwavable bowl on Medium-high for 1-2 minutes; stir chocolate halfway during cooking time. Do not overheat. Chocolate will continue to melt while being stirred.

Step 3

2. Cream butter and shortening with electric mixer. Add vanilla.

Step 4

3. Gradually add sugar, one cup at time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.

Step 5

4. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry.

Step 6

5. Add milk and beat at medium, speed until light and fluffy.

Step 7

6. Beat in chocolate.