Buttercream Icing(Decorating)  
["1/4 c. softened butter", "1/4 c. shortening", "2 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "pinch of salt", "1 Tbsp. milk"]
["With an electric mixer, cream butter and shortening.", "In separate bowl, sift powdered sugar; measure.", "Add powdered sugar to creamed mixtures.", "Add vanilla, salt and milk.", "Mix until smooth.", "You may need to thin a little if too thick (should be the consistency of mashed potatoes)."]
["butter", "shortening", "powdered sugar", "vanilla", "salt", "milk"]