WILTON BUTTERCREAM ICING

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Perfect for icing cakes and decorating :) Can sit out at room temperature. For thin (spreading) consistency icing, add 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk. For Pure White Icing (stiff consistency), omit butter; substitute an additional 1/2 cup shortening for butter and add 1/2 teaspoon No-Color Butter Flavor. Add up to 4 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk to thin for icing cakes

Provided by Your Mom

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer.
  • Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed.
  • Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.
  • When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry.
  • Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.
  • For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.
  • NOTE: Changes in Wilton's traditional recipes have been made due to Trans Fat Free Shortening replacing Hydrogenated Shortening.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1206.2, Fat 65.2, SaturatedFat 29.5, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 278.4, Carbohydrate 160.3, Sugar 156.7, Protein 0.7

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