Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

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Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients:

Defrost a package of frozen strawberries. Use the juice only (about 1/2 cup)*
8 ounces of butter (2 cubes), room temperature
1 1/2 cups Crisco (10 ounces)
2 pounds of powdered sugar
*Optional - 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Strawberry Extract (McCormick) The strength of the flavor is up to you.

Preparation:

In a mixer, blend the butter and the Crisco together until soft and well combined.

Add the powdered sugar, strawberry juice, and the extract to make the soft buttercream.