Wilton Buttercream Icing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
• 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. 1

   In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer.

2. 2

   Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed.

3. 3

   Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.

4. 4

   When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry.

5. 5

   Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.

6. 6

   Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.

7. 7

   For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.

8. 8

   NOTE: Changes in Wilton's traditional recipes have been made due to Trans Fat Free Shortening replacing Hydrogenated Shortening.