Creamy Decorators Frosting

YIELD Makes 16 servings
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INGREDIENTS

1‑1/2 cups shortening
1‑1/2 teaspoons lemon, coconut, almond or peppermint extract
7‑1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk

PREPARATION:

  1. Beat shortening and extract in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Slowly add 1/2 of sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk. Add remaining sugar; beat 1 minute more until smooth and fluffy.* Store in refrigerator. (Frosting may be used for frosting cake and/or piping decorations.)

    *If frosting seems too soft for piping roses or other detailed flowers or borders, refrigerate for a few hours. Refrigerating frosting usually gives better results, but you may also try stirring in additional sifted sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until desired consistency.

This recipe appears in: Merry, Merry Christmas Cake  /  Frosting & Icing

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