Summertime Buttercream

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups crisco (or a high-ratio shortening)
• 3 tablespoons powdered dream whip
• 2 -3 tablespoons , desired extracts
• 1/3-1/2 cup milk, depending on consistency desired
• 2 lbs powdered sugar

Recipe

• 1 blend the shortening, dream whip and flavoring for a 10-15 minutes and then gradually add the sugar and milk. the longer it mixes, the smoother it gets. sifting the powdered sugar first is a plus but optional.
• 2 of course you can add coloring as desired.
• 3 one batch will do a 8-9" cake or a batch of regular cupcakes.
• 4 can be kept in air-tight container easily for a week or frozen if making ahead.