Decorator Buttercream Icing - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup real butter
1 1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
1 dash salt (optional)
5 cups confectioners' sugar
2 -3 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Cream butter and shortening then add vanilla.
Add sugar a cup at a time beating on medium speed.
Add milk 1 Tbls. at a time and beat on high until completely blended.
TIP: To cut the sweetness I usually sprinkle some salt in the vanilla (so it will dissolve) before proceeding with recipe as instructed.