Wilton Buttercream Icing

By Nitaj3

Ingredients

• 1 cup solid white vegetable shortening
• 1 teaspoon Wilton Flavor (Vanilla, Almond or Butter)
• 2 tablespoons milk or water
• 1 pound pure cane confectioners' sugar (approximately 4 cups)
• 1 tablespoon Wilton Meringue Powder
• A pinch of salt (optional

Preparation

Step 1

Cream shortening, flavoring, and water. Add dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until all ingredients have been thoroughly mixed together. Blend an additional minute or so, until creamy. Yields 3 cups.

Chocolate Buttercream icing can be made by adding ¾ cup cocoa or three 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate quarters (melted) and an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons water to recipe.