1/4 c. Crisco, melted
1/2 c. cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. confectioners sugar (sift if lumpy)

In a saucepan, melt Crisco. Remove from heat after melting and add cocoa and salt. Stir in milk and vanilla. Put all sugar in a bowl. Add chocolate mixture to sugar. Mix at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add 1 tablespoon more milk, if needed for good spreading consistency.

VANILLA FROSTING:

1/4 c. Crisco
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. confectioners sugar (sift if lumpy)
1/4 c. milk

In a bowl mix Crisco, salt, vanilla and about 1/3 of the sugar. Add milk and remaining sugar alternately; mix until smooth and creamy. Add more sugar to thicken or milk to thin frosting if needed for good spreading consistency.