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Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Imperial Margerine or butter 2 sticks
  • 1 cup crisco vegetable shortening
  • 2 lbs powdered sugar about 7 1/2 cups
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

  • Combine the margerine and Crisco in the bowl of an electric mixer; using a paddle attachment, beat on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Add half of the powdered sugar and continue beating on low speed for an additional two minutes, or until the mixture is creamy, scraping the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.  Add the remaining powdered sugar, vanilla and milk, and beat until the frosting is creamy and fluffy, about two minutes more.
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 30 days.

Notes

makes about 6 cups