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Buttercream Icing Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb. powdered sugar
1/2 c. Crisco shortening
1/2 c. butter, softened
2-3 T. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Directions:
Directions:
Beat all ingredients together until smoothly combined. Buttercream icing can be stored in air tight container for up to 2 weeks in refrigerator. Let it come to room temperature, then re-beat on medium speed for about 1 minute.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
For chocolate icing, add 3 oz melted bittersweet chocolate.

 

 

 

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