Creamy Raisin Icing

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening (part butter)
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 3 c. sifted powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. raisins
  • 1 jar maraschino cherries
  • 2/3 c. nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Melt shortening; remove from heat.
  2. 2
    Blend in flour and salt. Slowly add milk.
  3. 3
    Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. 4
    Remove from heat.
  5. 5
    Add slowly the powdered sugar and vanilla.
  6. 6
    Add raisins. Beat until thick enough to spread.
  7. 7
    Add cherries and nuts.
  8. 8
    A good icing for spice layer cake.

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