1/3 c. butter, cold and firm
2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 or 2 lbs. tbsp. milk or cream

Place butter in a small bowl and using an electric mixer, beat several minutes until creamy. Add sugar about 1/2 cup at a time, beat well after each addition. Add vanilla, then milk or cream a little at a time, beat well. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator and whip up again before using for snow white icing. Use white vegetable shortening and butter flavoring.