Condensed Milk Frosting

I didn't have any confectioners' sugar, but I needed to make frosting. Who knew you could use sweetened condensed milk? I must confess, I varied this recipe a little and added 1/2 cup or so of strawberries and 16 ounces of cream cheese (2 blocks). I also didn't have shortening and made this with all butter. I will post the recipe the way I found it at cooks.com. Serving size is estimated.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 14  ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 5  teaspoons vanilla

Directions

1. Beat shortening and butter for approximately 5 minutes.
2. Add condensed milk and beat another 5 minutes.
3. Add vanilla and beat again until desired thickness.