Why does my cream cheese frosting feel sugary?

I made cream cheese frosting today for mini cupcakes. The recipe is provided below.

I sifted C&H (10x) powdered sugar (cane sugar, not beet sugar).

The butter was soft at room temp, not melty.

The cream cheese, like the Sweetex, was soft at room temperature (hi-ratio shortening).

I *creamed* the butter, cream cheese, and shortening until it was white and smooth.

Then, a little bit at a time, I added the sifted powdered sugar & salt & vanilla. I also scrubbed the bowl often. For approximately 5 minutes, I beat this in my KA mixer on “5”.

It had a wonderful taste, but it had a gritty tongue feel. It’s not hot or humid today so I doubt that was a factor.

How can I fix it and get rid of the graininess????

Kathy F’s Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe:

• 1 stick butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup shortening (such as Crisco or Sweetex) (Sweetex is a hi-ratio shortening)
• 8 ounces room temperature cream cheese (NOT low fat, NOT low cal)
• 1 T vanilla
• 2 lbs powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Blend butter and shortening on low speed for a couple of minutes. It will smooth out and get white.
• Blend in the cream cheese. Scrape down the bowl’s sides.
• Add powdered sugar, vanilla and salt and mix/blend on Medium for 5 minutes. Scrape down the edges of the dish often.

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