Buttercream Icing For Cake Decorating Cake 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)

Directions:

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