Buttercream Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. vegetable shortening
1/3 c. butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. vanilla*
3 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. milk (add more if needed)

Preparation

In large mixing bowl, cream butter and shortening with mixer; add vanilla.
Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well at medium speed.
Scrape sides of bowl often.
When all sugar is added, icing will appear dry.
Add milk; beat at high speed until light and fluffy.