Caramel Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients

1/3 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup caramel ice cream topping
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups (approx. 1 lb) confectioner's sugar sifted **DO NOT use this much powdered sugar

Instructions

Cream shortening and butter with electric mixer. Add ice cream topping and vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.