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     Title: WILTON CHOCOLATE BUTTERCREAM ICING
Categories: Desserts, Cakes, Frostings, Wilton
     Yield: 3 cups

     1 t  Clear vanilla extract*
     4 T  Water
   1/2 c  Shortening
   1/2 c  Butter
     3 oz Melted bittersweet
          -chocolate
     1 T  Wilton Meringue Powder
     1 lb Sifted powdered sugar
          -(approx 4 cups)

 *Note:  Clear butter & clear almond extracts can be included with
 or substituted for the vanilla.  Flavorings can be up to a total
 of 2 t.
 DIRECTIONS:
 Sift the powdered sugar and meringue powder into a large mixing
 bowl and set aside.  Cream shortening, butter, flavorings and
 water.  Gradually add sifted dry ingredients and mix on medium
 speed until all ingredients have been thoroughly mixed together.
 Blend an additional minute or so until creamy.

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