Easy Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. powdered sugar
2 to 4 Tbsp. milk
desired food coloring

Preparation

Beat butter and shortening in a large bowl until the mix is light and fluffy.
Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating the mixture between each cup.
Add vanilla; mix well.
Add 2 tablespoons milk and beat quickly until icing is light, thick and fluffy.
For smoother icing, add more milk.
Add food coloring and mix until desired color.