Grocery Store Frosting

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This grocery store frosting recipe is just like the type all those in-store bakeries use.

Cupcakes with Grocery Store Frosting with blue cupcake liners on a marble counter
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 cup shortening

  • ½ cup butter

  • 4 tablespoons water, or more as needed

  • 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract

  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar

  • teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Grocery Store Frosting ingredients in glass bowls

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  2. Combine shortening, butter, water, and vanilla in a heavy-duty mixer.

    Grocery Store Frosting ingredients in a metal bowl

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  3. Add sugar and salt and beat until well mixed. Add 1 to 2 more tablespoons water if needed to get desired consistency.

    Grocery Store Frosting in a metal bowl

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  4. Turn mixer to the highest speed and beat for 15 minutes.

    Grocery Store Frosting in a metal bowl

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

388 Calories
19g Fat
57g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 388
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Total Sugars 56g
Protein 0g 0%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Potassium 5mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.