Decorating Frosting


Submitted By: Ruth Hall

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups Crisco shortening
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange flavoring
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon flavoring
  • Dash of salt
  • 2 (1-pound) boxes powdered sugar
  • Food coloring as desired

Instructions


Beat shortening with a mixer until fluffy. Add flavorings and salt. Add sugar and water alternately a little at a time until all ingredients are well mixed.
Leave icing white or add food coloring of your choice in small portions as needed. Decorate cake as desired.