Categories: Desserts, Cakes, Frostings, Wilton 
      Yield: 3 cups 
  
      1 t  Clear vanilla extract* 
      4 T  Water 
    1/2 c  Shortening 
    1/2 c  Butter 
      3 oz Melted bittersweet 
           -chocolate 
      1 T  Wilton Meringue Powder 
      1 lb Sifted powdered sugar 
           -(approx 4 cups) 
  
  *Note:  Clear butter & clear almond extracts can be included with 
  or substituted for the vanilla.  Flavorings can be up to a total 
  of 2 t. 
  DIRECTIONS: 
  Sift the powdered sugar and meringue powder into a large mixing 
  bowl and set aside.  Cream shortening, butter, flavorings and 
  water.  Gradually add sifted dry ingredients and mix on medium 
  speed until all ingredients have been thoroughly mixed together. 
  Blend an additional minute or so until creamy.