Buttercream Icing

By Casie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup (1stick) butter
• 1 tsp clear vanilla extract
• 4 cups confecioner's sugar (1 box)
• 2 Tbsp milk or water

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Cream the shortening and butter. Add the vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape down sides often. When all sugar has been added it will be dry. Continue adding water until it is spreading consistency.