How to Make Poorman's Cooked Frosting

When I was a little girl, my mom would make my favorite Poorman's Cooked frosting for my birthday cakes and cupcakes.

I believe it was a Depression-era frosting, and was cooked over the stove.

There are several uncooked versions of this frosting, but the cooked version is the best, in my opinion. Some versions of it are made with granulated sugar. I've had both, but the one made with Confectioner's sugar is much smoother and creamier.

It can be colored with food coloring.

Total comfort food & satisfies a sweet tooth!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 stick butter
• 6 tbl. flour
• 1 c. Confectioner's sugar
• 1 c. milk
• 1/2 c. Crisco Solid Shortening
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

1. In a double boiler, bring water in bottom of pan to a medium rolling boil.

2. In the top of the double boiler, cook the flour with the milk until the mixture is thick, stirring constantly to remove all lumps. Then cool.

3. In a medium bowl, Cream sugar, shortening and vanilla and beat with electric mixer for 10 minutes until creamy.

4. Blend in the cooled flour and milk mixture.

Tips & Warnings

• For best results sift flour mixture through strainer before measuring.
• Food coloring of your choice can be added.

Resources

• Moomette's Magnificents
• Moomettesgram's Favorite Recipes
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