POOR MAN'S FROSTING 
1 c. milk
4 rounded tbsp. flour
1 c. granulated sugar
1 stick softened butter
1/2 c. Crisco
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cook together milk and flour until it leaves the side of the pan and forms a lump. Set aside and cool. Add to flour mixture sugar, butter, Crisco, and vanilla. Beat until real light and fluffy. Keeps well, refrigerated. Makes a lot.

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Poor Man's Frosting
 #105358
 CorkyO (New York) says:
I was so surprised that someone had posted that recipe, Poor Man's Frosting. My Mom and also my Aunt had given it to me probably over 50 years ago and it has turned up missing. A great icing for those that do not care for an overbearing sweet frosting. Thanks
   #191306
 Pat (Connecticut) says:
I've been making this frosting for over 40 years and everyone especially the kids love it.

 

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