Creamy White Frosting

mixer dessert kid-friendly halloween small plates

Matthew Mead

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Ingredients

1 cup vegetable shortening

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, orange extract, or almond extract

1 pound (1 box) confectioners' sugar, sifted (4 1/2 cups)

3 to 4 tablespoons milk

Electric mixer

Method

1. With a mixer on medium speed, beat together the shortening, vanilla extract, and lemon extract in a medium bowl for 30 seconds.

2. Slowly add half the confectioners' sugar, beating well. Beat in 2 tablespoons of the milk. Gradually beat in the remaining powdered sugar and enough of the remaining milk until the icing reaches a spreadable consistency. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days