Buttercream Icing for Cake Decorating Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 heaping c. nonfat dry powdered milk
• 1/2 c. cool tap water
• 2 c. solid Crisco shortening
• 2 tbsp. meringue powder
• 1/2 tsp. almond (must be clear flavoring for really white frosting)
• 1 1/4 tsp. vanilla (must be clear flavoring for really white frosting)
• 2 to 2 1/2 lbs. confectioners sugar (sift if lumpy)

Method:

• Beat for 5 minutes. 
• Store airtight in the refrigerator. 
• Keeps for months. 
• If you want chocolate (or brown) frosting, add cocoa to taste.