Buttercream Icing

By lmaley

Quick and easy buttercream icing recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1 teaspoon clear flavoring (vanilla, almond or butter)
• 7 to 8 teaspoons (35 to 40 mL) of water (could be milk)
• 1 tablespoon meringue powder
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• Pinch of salt

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, cream shortening then add vanilla.

Dissolve salt in water and add to bowl.

Add dry ingredients and blend until combined.

Beat another 5 minutes or so until creamy.