Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          sugar
     1/2  cup           shortening
   3      ounces        unsweetened chocolate
     2/3  cup           milk
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   2      teaspoons     vanilla

Preparation:

Mix all ingredients except vanilla in a 2 1/2 quart saucepan. Heat to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Boil 1 minute without stirring. Place saucepan in a bowl of ice and water. Beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency; add vanilla.