Awesome Buttercream

by Mia H.
(Ohio)

I came up with this by combining several different recipes that I have tried. This one is my families favorite.

1/2 stick salted butter, softened
1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup hi-ratio shortening
2 lbs 10x Powdered Sugar
2 tsp clear vanilla extract
5-6 tbsp cold milk

Cream butter, shortening, vanilla, and milk. Add 1/2 of the sugar and mix well. Scrape down sides and add remaining bag of sugar, mix.

This makes a medium to thin consistency. Add or take away milk until you get your ideal consistency.

I use hi-ratio shortening. Crisco is too soft for my taste, and I will not use it to decorate with. If you cannot find hi-ratio shortening, use a shortening that has at least 2-3 grams of trans fat. Most generic store brands have this.