Ingredients
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1/2 cup crisco white shortening, room temperature (white)
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1/2 cup butter, softened or 1/2 cup margarine
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4 -6 tablespoons half-and-half cream or 4 -6 tablespoons milk
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1/4 teaspoon salt (heaping)
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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2 teaspoons vanilla or 1 teaspoon almond extract
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5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted (or as needed)
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2 -4 drops food coloring (OPTIONAL ( OR for flavor and color, use 1-2 envelopes 3-grams each, Duncan Hines Frosting Creations )
Instructions
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed beat together the shortening and margarine or butter with cream, salt almond extract and vanilla until smooth (about 3 minutes).
- Add in sifted confectioners sugar starting with 4-1/2 cups; beat very well until smooth and fluffy, adding more confectioners sugar or cream or milk until you achieve desired consistency.
- Add in the food coloring or Flavor Creation powder (if using) until the desired shade is achieved.