Wilton Buttercream Frosting

1/2 c. White pure vegetable shortening
1/4 c. Milk or 1/3 c. Whipping Cream (water can be used in place of milk)
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Flavoring (clear vanilla, butter, almond extract, etc.)
1 lb. (4 cups) Powdered Sugar

Put all ingredients except powdered sugar into mixing bowl
Add 1/2 c. powdered sugar and mix well
Slowly add powdered sugar, stirring between each addition
If you want a thinner consistency of frosting add milk or water 1 tsp. at a time to thin

For chocolate buttercream add 1/2 c. dark cocoa and a little extra water