Best Buttercream Frosting Ever

Ingredients:
6 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 cup shortening
1 cup butter, cold and cut up

Directions:

Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil. Combine sugar, salt, and vanilla. Add water and blend until all sugar is dissolved. Add shortening and cold butter and whip frosting until fluffy and smooth.