Decorator Frosting

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A simple and smooth decorator frosting made with vegetable shortening, water, powdered sugar, and white vanilla. Perfect for piping and decorating cakes and cookies with a bright white finish.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
10 minsNoneNone1 batch

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer

Ingredients

Frosting Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1/3 cupCriscoDo not use liquid type
1/4 cupWaterScant
1 lb. boxPowdered SugarNone
1 tsp.White VanillaFlavoring may be omitted for class

Instructions

Mixing

  1. Combine the 1/3 cup Crisco, 1/4 cup water, 1 lb. box powdered sugar, and 1 tsp. white vanilla in a mixing bowl.
  2. Beat at medium speed until well blended and smooth.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in a covered container at room temperature or in the refrigerator until ready to use.


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