Fluffy Buttercream Icing

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon meringue powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon flavoring of choice
• 16 ounces confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup Crisco
• 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Beat until thick granulated sugar, meringue powder and water; set aside.
2. Cream together remaining ingredients.
3. Add 1/2 of first mixture and beat well and then add second half and do the same. Do not under-beat.