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Grocery Store Frosting

SUBMITTED BY: Sandra PHOTO BY: BB34

"Just like the type all those in-store bakeries use."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 57 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a heavy duty mixer combine the shortening, butter or margarine, vanilla and water. Add the sugar and salt, beat until well mixed. Add a tablespoon or two more of water if needed. Turn mixer to the highest speed and beat for 15 minutes.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2007 by the_rodewalds
I tried this recipe today and I loved it!!!! I made only 1/2 of the batch and it was enough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2006 by Joeys_girl_73
I LOVE THIS FROSTING!!! It came out spectacular. Used only one tablespoon of water instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by LSHOCKEY
I thought this recipe was easy and has an absolutely accurate name! My husband loves grocery... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by BB34
This is my "go to" recipe when decorating cakes. I like that it uses real butter and not just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2007 by pam
This was very good, but not quite like my local grocery store. I'm looking for something with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2007 by gooddealmeg
I don't know how anyone could not love this frosting. It is great for cake decorating, and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2003 by Carla
This just takes a long time to beat, but the more beating the better it is. Makes more than 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by KERI KENNELLY
I used this for a craft at preschool and it was a big hit!!...I bought refrigerator sugar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by HOOPSIELV
I swear, just give me this and I don't need cookies or a cake! We loved it! I did half it to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2007 by busymama
Very easy to make and hardened a bit when left in the air which was what I wanted. If you are... MORE

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