FROSTING

PATTI'S CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 stick margarine
1 t. vanilla
1 lb. confectioners sugar

With mixer at med. speed, beat ingred. together until smooth and creamy.

PATTI'S FLUFFY FROSTING

1 cup milk
2-3 T. flour
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. shortening
1 cup sugar

Cook milk and flour together until thick. Cool. Cream margarine, shortening and sugar together until smooth. Add milk mixture and beat until fluffy.
(Patti notes "This is the best frosting recipe in the world. I love it!"

Caramel Icing

1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 c. milk
3 1/2 to 4 cups sifted confectioners sugar

Melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar and milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool until just warm. With an electric mixer, beat in enough of the confectioners sugar until spreading consistency is reached.