Ingredients

• 1 (2 pound) package confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup cold water, or more as needed
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon Irish cream liqueur (such as Bailey's Irish Cream®)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

1. Beat 1/2 of the confectioner's sugar, shortening, cold water, cocoa powder, Irish cream liqueur, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 8 minutes. Beat in the remaining confectioner's sugar. If necessary, add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.