/home/karlrees/public_html/gallery2/bla 1 0.5cshortening 6ozcream cheese 1pnsalt 1tvanilla 1lbpowdered sugar Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature first so it doesn't make lumpy frosting. Blend the shortening and cream cheese well until fluffy. Add the salt, vanilla, and powdered sugar and mix well. 1 pound of powdered sugar was about 3 1/2 cups for me. You can test the thickness as you add the powdered sugar so you can decide when it's thick enough for your needs. If it gets too thick, try adding a bit of water.