Buttercream Icing(3 Cups) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. solid Crisco
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. milk

Preparation

Cream butter and shortening with a mixer.
Add vanilla and food coloring if desired.
Gradually add sugar, beat on medium speed.
Cover with damp cloth.
Keep icing in refrigerator when not using.