Freezer Frosting

• 1/3 cup shortening
• 4 1/2 to 5 cups confectioners sugar, divided
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whipping cream

Method

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, 1 cup of sugar, vanilla and salt. Add the rest of the sugar gradually alternating with cream and whip until desired consistency. Place in a freezer bag and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw well before planning to use.

Yield: enough frosting to frost a sheet cake or 2 layer cakes or 2 dozen cupcakes