Hi tirnhi:
Here is one that is simple and handles well.
Crisco Frosting
3 Tbsp. Crisco
1 tsp. white vanilla
1 pound (3 1/2 cups) powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar)
milk - start with 2 Tbsp., up to 1/4 or 1/3 cup if needed
In mixer bowl whip crisco til soft, add sugar and vanilla and 2 Tbsp. milk. Whip well, if too thick add more milk in SMALL increments. (I sometimes use a Tbsp. of sour cream or half and half to make it richer, but not necessary.) The more you whip it the fluffier it gets.
Very easy to make, makes good frosting for Christmas cookies and Valentine cookies, can tint it with food coloring. It spreads easily because you can adjust the consistency to whatever you need. RECIPE CAN BE DOUBLED and turns out fine. Also stores in refrig for a couple of weeks. (I like it because after it sits a while the top sets enough so it isn't sticky.)
Hope this is what you were wanting. :-) :-)