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butter cream frosting

tammyt avatar
Recipe by
Tammy Taylor
@tammyt
Norton, OH

This is the perfect frosting for sugar cookies, cupcakes, or cakes.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For butter cream frosting

  • 2 c
    vegetable shortening
  • 2 lb
    powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    icing base
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp
    meringue powder
  • 1/2 c
    water

How To Make butter cream frosting

  • 1
    Place all ingredients in a large bowl
  • 2
    Beat with mixer on medium speed for 5 minutes
  • 3
    Scrape sides of bowl after 3 minutes then continue mixing
  • 4
    Separate and add food coloring to obtain desired colors
  • 5
    May store in refrigerator for up to one week
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