Buttercream Icing
["1/2 c. solid vegetable shortening", "1/2 c. butter or margarine", "1 tsp. vanilla", "4 c. sifted confectioners sugar", "2 Tbsp. milk"]
["Cream butter and shortening with electric mixer.", "Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed.", "Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often.", "When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry.", "Add milk and beat at high speed until light and fluffy.", "Keep icing covered with a damp cloth until you're ready to decorate.", "Can refrigerate in airtight container for 1 week.", "Rewhip before using.", "Yields 3 cups."]
["vegetable shortening", "butter", "vanilla", "confectioners sugar", "milk"]