Healthier Sugar Cookie Frosting

4 cups confectioners sugar

½ cup natural, no trans-fat shortening

5 tablespoons low-fat (1%) milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 dash natural food coloring, if desired

Beat confectioners sugar and shortening together in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually mix in milk and vanilla extract with an electric mixer, until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. Color with food coloring.