Buttercream Icing Recipe

• 1/2 c. Shortening
• 1/2 c. Margarine
• 1 1/2 tsp Clear vanilla
• 5 c. Confectioners sugar
• 2 x 3 Tbsp. lowfat milk

1. Cream butter and shortening then add in vanilla.
2. Add in sugar a c. at a time beating on medium speed.
3. Add in lowfat milk 1 Tbsp.
4. at a time and beat on high till fluffy.
5. HINT: To cut the sweetness I usually add in about 1/4 teaspoon of salt dissolved in the vanilla.
6. Makes 3 1/2 cupsThis is the icing I use to decorate cakes and it has a wonderful flavor.
7. It is my Dad's favorite icing (especially on brownies).
8. Margaret
9. Servings: 4

shortening, margarine, clear vanilla, confectioners sugar, milk

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/buttercream-icing-95617 (may not work)