Buttercream Frosting

Just in time for Valentine's Day!

I hate store bought frosting in those little tubs. It's loaded with trans fat, not to mention I just don't like the way it tastes. Instead using those frostings, I use this receipe to make my own that tastes SO much better.

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter/margarine (should be soft, not runny)
Mix together
1 tsp vanilla flavoring
Mix in
6 cups powdered sugar
Mix in one or two cups at a time to prevent mess :)
The mixture should be dry and crumbly. If it's runny, add more sugar to firm up a little at a time. If it is a pretty smooth consistency, then you can omit the next step as well.
3 tbsp milk

Then, add food coloring for fun decorating. For chocolate frosting, after the milk, add in 3 tbsp of cocoa.

Enjoy!