- 1/3 cup shortening
- 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, 1 cup of sugar, vanilla and salt. Add the remaining sugar alternately with cream. Beat until the frosting reaches desired consistency. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw before using.