Creamy Nut Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening (part butter adds flavor)
2 1/2 Tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed in cup
2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Melt shortening in saucepan.
Remove from heat and add flour and salt.
Stir in milk slowly.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Boil 1 minute.
Stir in brown sugar.
Remove from heat, stir in powdered sugar.
Let cool and blend in vanilla and chopped nuts.
This is very good on angel food cake.