BUTTERCREAM ICING FOR CAKE DECORATING

Ingredients:

  • 1 heaping c. nonfat dry powdered milk
  • 1/2 c. cool tap water
  • 2 c. solid Crisco shortening
  • 2 tbsp. meringue powder
  • 1/2 tsp. almond (must be clear flavoring for really white frosting)
  • 1 1/4 tsp. vanilla (must be clear flavoring for really white frosting)
  • 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. confectioners sugar (sift if lumpy)

Instructions:

Beat for 5 minutes. Store airtight in the refrigerator. Keeps for months. If you want chocolate (or brown) frosting, add cocoa to taste.