Snow Frosting

This is a cookie decorating frosting from a 1953 Better Homes and Gardens that my mother used all my life. I use it on my "Fat Santa" recipe for his hair and hat. A nice consistency that dries well.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 1/2 Cup

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1⁄3 cups  sifted powdered sugar
• 4 -5  teaspoons milk
•  paste  food coloring

Directions

1. In a small bowl beat shortening and vailla with an electric mixer for 30 seconds.
2. Gradually add 1 and 1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar, mixing well.
3. Add 1 tbl. milk. Gradually beat in last cup of powdered sugar and enough milk (3-4 tsps) to make frosting of piping consistency. Color frosting with paste food coloring. Use a decorating bag and a star tip to pipe frosting in areas where texture is desired.