Wilton Chocolate Buttercream Icing

WILTON CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING Categories: Desserts, Cakes, Frostings, Wilton Yield: 3 cups

1 t Clear vanilla extract 4 T Water 1/2 c Shortening 1/2 c Butter 3 oz Melted bittersweet -chocolate 1 T Wilton Meringue Powder 1 lb Sifted powdered sugar -(approx 4 cups)

or substituted for the vanilla. Flavorings can be up to a total of 2 t.  You may order the meringue powder on line or get it at the Wilton's cake stores. DIRECTIONS: Sift the powdered sugar and meringue powder into a large mixing bowl and set aside. Cream shortening, butter, flavorings and water. Gradually add sifted dry ingredients and mix on medium speed until all ingredients have been thoroughly mixed together. Blend an additional minute or so until creamy.
 * Note: Clear butter & clear almond extracts can be included with

Enjoy.

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