Vanilla Cream Filling

By Hklbrries

Use a few drops of milk or cream to thin this filling if needed. This filling can be used to fill any cookies you like. Small 2-inch cutout sugar cookies work well.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoons salt

Preparation

Step 1

Place the butter and shortening in a mini food processor; pulse a couple of times, then scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the confectioner’s sugar; process until creamy. Add the vanilla and salt; process until well combined.

Alternately, cut the butter and shortening into the confectioners sugar in a medium bowl, using a pastry cutter or fork, until a smooth icing-like filling has formed. Add the vanilla and sugar.