- 1 cup shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons clear imitation vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- Mix shortening, water, vanilla, almond extract, and half of the powdered sugar with a mixer for 5-10 minutes. (it's very important to mix this long)
- Add the rest of the powdered sugar and beat just enough to mix in.
- Add additional water for desired consistency.