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Base Frosting
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YIELD Makes about 2 cups
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INGREDIENTS
| 3 | cups powdered sugar, sifted |
| 1/2 | cup shortening |
| 1/4 | cup milk |
| 1/2 | teaspoon vanilla |
| Additional milk | |
PREPARATION:
- Combine sugar, shortening, 1/4 cup milk and vanilla in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until frosting is a thin consistency. Use frosting immediately.
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