Buttercream Decorating Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. soft butter or margarine
1/2 c. solid vegetable shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
1 lb. box powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. cool milk

Preparation

Cream the butter and shortening together with mixer. Add vanilla and salt.
Beat in the sugar, one cup at a time, blending well. Add milk and beat at high speed until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered in the refrigerator when not in use.
Makes about 3 cups.