Kerri's Decorator Frosting

Snow-White Buttercream
2/3 cup water
4 Tbsps. Wilton Meringue Powder Mix
12 cups sifted confectioners sugar
(approximately 3 lbs.)
1-1/4 cups solid shortening
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. Clear Vanilla Extract
1/4 tsp. Butter Extract or I use Rum Extract
Combine water and meringue powder; whip at high speed until peaks form. Add 4 cups sugar, one cup at a time, beating after each addition at low speed. Alternately add shortening and remainder of sugar. Add salt and flavorings; beat at low speed until smooth. Yield: 7 cups.