Mint Buttercream Frosting

I used this recipe to make frosting for the Mint Chocolate Cupcakes that I made and it was awesome!

Mint Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients:

• 1 stick of butter (softened to room temperature)
• 1/2 cup of shortening
• 2 tbsp of mint extract
• 4 cups of powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp of cold milk
• 2-4 drops of green food coloring (optional)

Directions:

1. Cream the butter and shortening together with a mixer.
2. Add the mint extract and combine well.
3. Slowly add the powdered sugar to the butter/shortening/extract mixture, taking breaks to mix it in with the mixer. 
4. After all the sugar has been added, add the milk one tablespoon at a time, combining well with the mixer after each addition.
5. Finally add the green food coloring and mix until the frosting is the desired consistency and color.