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Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup solid vegetable shortening
  • ½ cup 1 stick butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approximately 1 lb.)
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • In large bowl, beat shortening and butter with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla.
  • Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry.
  • Gradually add milk; beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.