Kim's Frosting

1 c solid white shortening

1 tsp Wilton Flavor (vanilla or butter)
2 tbl milk or water
1 lb or 4 cups powder sugar
1 tbl wilton meringue powder
pinch of salt

cream shortening flavoring and water, add dry ingredients on medium speed until all mixed together. add milk to soften more powdered sugar to thicken *Great for decorating or just eating with your fingers, yummm

*Chocolate Version

Add 3/4 cup cocoa or three 1 oz chocolate squares, melted and additional 1 to 2 tbl water to recipe. mix until well blended

courtesy of Wilton Cake Decorating and Kim Bates