Almond Butter Icing 
Makes 4 cups

1 cup shortening
1 cup butter
4 to 5 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
4 to 5 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
                   
1. Cream together the shortening and the butter, add the
   almond extract and beat until fluffy. 
2. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time. Add the
   milk alternately with the confectioners' sugar, one tablespoon
   at a time until the icing reaches the desired consistency.
   Color and decorate as desired.