Almond Butter Icing recipe

4 servings

1 cup shortening

1 cup butter

5 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

4 1/2 tablespoons milk

1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

Cream together the shortening and the butter, add the almond extract and beat until fluffy.

Beat in the confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time.

Add the milk alternately with the confectioners' sugar, one tablespoon at a time until the icing reaches the desired consistency.

Color and decorate as desired.