Buttercream Frosting - Cooking Tips

Buttercream Frosting

• 3/4 c. shortening
• 1/4 c. butter, softened
• 3 1/2 c. powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp. meringue powder

• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp. milk
• 1 tsp. Light Karo Syrup

• Cream the shortening and butter together on low speed just until well blended. Then combine the powdered sugar, meringue powder, and salt together in a separate bowl.
  

• Add the vanilla and milk to the shortening and butter; mix until blended.

• Start adding the sugar mixture approximately 1 cup at a time and mix just until incorporated after each addition.
  

• Scrape sides of bowl as you are mixing. Do not over mix.

• Reserve the Karo syrup for adding to thin the consistency. The Karo syrup provides better elasticity so the frosting holds together when writing and using thin piping.