Birthday Cake Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (2 lb.) bag powdered sugar
1 1/2 c. Crisco shortening (not butter flavor)
1/2 c. water
2 Tbsp. vanilla flavoring
dash of salt

Preparation

In a large mixer, mix sugar and Crisco.
Slowly add water until creamy and smooth.
Add vanilla and salt.
Beat on high speed 3 minutes.
If too thick, add water, drop by drop.
Great to use with tube and tips for decorating or just spread on cake or cupcakes.
May be colored with food coloring too.