(see also Pound Cake Cookies)
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup margarine
1-1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla
5 cups confectioners sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
Cream butter and shortening then add vanilla. Add sugar a cup at a time beating on medium speed. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time and beat on high until fluffy.
Makes 3-1/2 cups
NOTE:
Add sprinkles to the icing and mix well. Then ice cookies as usual. They are now decorated without a lot of the mess!