in mixing bowl cream shortening and vanilla.

add slowly confectioners' sugar, beat just till combined.

stir in milk, add few drops more milk if frosting is too stiff, or more sugar if thin.

divide into smaller bowls, tint with food coloring.

if you have decorating bags with different tips place frosting in bags your ready to frost.

if no pastry bags use plastic bags, snip off end to pipe frosting