Buttercream icing is one of the most sinfully sweet creations out there. It is also simple to make, easy to use, and even very adaptable. A few simple ingredients and you can say goodbye to the tubs of frosting in the baking aisle.
First, find a kitchen helper or two
Then get out the other ingredients
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening (like Crisco)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups sifted confectioners suger
2 tablespoons milk
(this makes about 3 cups of icing)
In your mixer, cream together the butter and shortening. Add in the vanilla extract and then the sugar, gradually, while on medium speed. Your icing will look very dry once the sugar is all added but don't worry! Add the milk and continue mixing until the icing is nice and fluffy.
You can refrigerate the icing in an airtight container for up to two weeks! You just need to toss it back in the mixer before using to fluff it up again.
If you would prefer Chocolate icing add 3/4 cup cocoa powder and another tablespoon or two of milk. Craving Peanut Butter? Just add 3/4 cup peanut butter to the original recipe along with a few more tablespoons of milk. Wilton has a ton of great recipes and ideas on their website; I'm looking forward to trying a few more. :)
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