1 lb. confectioners' sugar (about 4 c.)
1/4 c. cocoa
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
1/3 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Sift 1 lb. confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1/8 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

Cream 1/2 cup butter. Add sugar mixture, alternately with about 1/3 cup milk; beat until smooth. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; blend well.