Tangy Lemon Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup Crisco
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar (sift if lumpy)
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
8 -10 drops yellow food coloring, if desired (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons water

Preparation

Mix crisco, salt, 1 c confectioners sugar, lemon peel, and food coloring, if desired.
Add lemon juice, water, and remaining sugar alternately; mix until smooth and creamy.
Add more sugar to thicken or water to thin frosting if needed for good spreading consistency.