Easy Frosting

I was looking for an easy and GOOD frosting recipe, and I got this one from a friend here. It is SO easy to make, and you can flavor it with anything you want.

Frosting

1 lb confectioner's sugar
1 Cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon flavoring (use what you want like maple, butter, lemon, vanilla, or almond)
1 dash salt
Food coloring (optional)

Soft Frosting (for general frosting) -- add 4 tablespoons water
Medium Frosting (for beading work) -- add 3 tablespoons water
Thick Frosting (for roses, intricate decorations) -- add 2 tablespoons water

1. Place ingredients in large mixing bowl.
2. Beat on medium speed for 3-5 minutes, until well blended.
3. Frost cake, or for decorations, put in pastry bag.

This was so easy to make and use, and worked really well (and I am the world's worst cake decorator).