Buttercream Icing

This egg-free buttercream icing uses just 5 ingredients to achieve fantastic flavor and the perfect consistency for decorating cookies and cupcakes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 181 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat together butter, shortening, and vanilla with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Blend in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk; continue mixing until icing is light and fluffy. Store icing covered until ready to use.