Wilton Buttercream Icing

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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.