Buttercream Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. solid vegetable shortening
1/2 c. margarine or butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 c. (1 lb.) sifted confectioners sugar
2 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and margarine or butter with electric mixer.
Add vanilla.
With mixer on medium speed, gradually add sugar.
When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry.
Add milk and beat at high speed until light and fluffy (usually takes additional milk).