Buttercream Icing

How to make Buttercream Icing Recipe - An easy to make egg-free frosting that works great for decorating cookies for holidays, birthdays and parties. When you need to add coloring to icing, use color paste. If you use liquid coloring, you may need to add more confectioner's sugar.

servings: 20

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Method:
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and vanilla. Blend in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

Beat in the milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered until ready to decorate.