Creamy Decorator's Frosting
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INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 cups vegetable shortening 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon, coconut, almond or peppermint extract 7-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar 1/3 cup milk Beat shortening and extract in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Slowly add 1/2 of sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk. Add remaining sugar; beat 1 minute more until smooth and fluffy. Store in refrigerator. NOTES - Frosting may be used for frosting cake and/or piping decorations. This frosting also works well as the base frosting on a cake. Thin frosting by adding a little more milk. If frosting seems too soft for piping roses or other detailed flowers or borders, refrigerate for a few hours. Refrigerating frosting usually gives better results, but you may also try stirring in additional sifted sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until desired consistency. Makes about 5 cups