2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt

Bring rapidly to a full rolling boil stirring constantly throughout entire mixture. Boil exactly for 1 minute or 220 degrees. Beat until lukewarm and blend in 1 teaspoon vanilla and continue beating icing until it begins to lose it's gloss and is spreading consistency. This requires considerate beating for creamy consistency. If it gets too thick add about 1 teaspoon milk