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Shortbread Cookie frosting Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup shortening (Crisco)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
8 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
gel food coloring (liquid food coloring will separate your frosting)
Directions:
Directions:
In a bowl for a stand mixer, with the paddle attachment, mix shortening and extracts until creamy.
Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. To help with the mess place a clean kitchen towel over mixer while adding powdered sugar.
Add heavy cream 2-3 tablespoons at a time alternating with the powdered sugar.
Mix until creamy. Use more of less cream for desired consistency.
Add 2-3 drops of gel food coloring of desired color. Color will develop as frosting sits and dries.

 

 

 

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