2 tbsp. water
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg

Boil water, sugar and salt for 1 minute. Add powdered sugar and 1 egg. Beat with mixer, add shortening and vanilla. Beat until creamy.

For Cherry: Almond flavoring and dash of red food color.

For Chocolate: Use melted chocolate 2 squares.