Base Frosting

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Yield: Makes about 2 cups
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Ingredients:
3
cups powdered sugar, sifted

1/2
cup shortening

1/4
cup milk

1/2
teaspoon vanilla

Additional milk



Preparation:
1.
Combine sugar, shortening, 1/4 cup milk and vanilla in large bowl. Beat until smooth. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until frosting is a thin consistency. Use frosting immediately.





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