Shortcut Buttercream Icing

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Shortcut Buttercream Icing

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
pinch of salt
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Combine butter, shortening, and a pinch of salt together using stand or hand mixer.
Once combined, slowly add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time until combined.
Add flavorings and mix well. This is also the time to add coloring if you’d like. I prefer gel colors like the ones shown below.
If the mixture is too thick, or if you’re using this icing for piping or writing, you might want to add a few drops of water or milk until you get the right consistency.

* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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