Source:

Suzanne

Serves/Makes:3 Cups

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125 ml) solid vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter or margarine, softened
• 1 lb (.5 kg). confectioners sugar
• 2 tbsp (30 ml). milk or water
• 1 tsp (5 ml). almond extract (or vanilla)

Preparation

• Cream shortening and butter.
• Add sugar, water and extract.
• Blend on medium speed until all ingredients are mixed well.
• Blend a minute or two more until creamy in texture.
• If using a hand mixer and icing is not creamy, use high speed or add more milk a drop at a time.

Comments

I prefer almond extract because it is colorless. This icing must be thick if using it for decorating.