Easy Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. vegetable shortening
3/4 c. milk, hot
1 tsp. your choice flavoring (vanilla, lemon, etc.)
a few drops food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Mix sugar and shortening well.
Add hot milk, a little at a time, beating with mixer.
Scrape sides of bowl often.
When all of the milk has been added, beat until light and fluffy.
Add flavoring of choice and food coloring, if desired.
Beat well.