Janis’ Buttercream Icing

(yield 6 cups thin)

For best results use:

1 cup (8 oz) salted, real butter

1 cup (8 oz) Hi Ratio Icing Shortening

1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

¼  tsp almond emulsion (can use 1/2 tsp extract in place of emulsion)

Cream together well, then add…

2 lbs C&H powdered sugar

3-4 Tbsp water–temperature dependent

Use less water for medium consistency.

Use very little or no water for stiff.

Keeps for 3-4 days at room temperature or up to 2 weeks refrigerated, can freeze.

For your convenience, you can now purchase this icing.

3lbs $24.99 or 4lbs $30