Authentic No Refrigeration Bakery Frosting/Icing

Description: A frosting just like the bakeries use on their cakes and there is no refrigeration required--it may be kept for 3 months covered in the refrigerator just bring to room temperature before using. Recipe yields 8 cups of frosting. You will love this!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shortening
• 1/2 cup non-dairy powdered coffee creamer (such as Coffee Mate)
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (can use more to taste)
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 (32 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1/2-3/4 cup water
• food coloring, use color of choice

Steps:

1. In a large mixing bowl beat the shortening creamer and extracts.
2. Gradually beat in the confectioners sugar.
3. Add in enough water (starting with almost 1/2 cup) until frosting reaches desired consistency.
4. Add in food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.