Hostess Twinkie Creme Filling

2 t very hot water
rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
2 c marshmallow creme,(1
-7-ounce jar)
1/2 c shortening
1/3 c powdered sugar
1/2 t vanilla
1. Combine the salt with the hot water in a small bowl and stir
until salt is dissolved. Let this mixture cool.
2. Combine the marshmallow creme, shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla in
a medium bowl and mix well with an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy.
3. Add the salt solution to the filling mixture and combine.
Makes 1 1/2 cups.