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Quick Chocolate Frosting




Source of Recipe


cooks country






Recipe Introduction


If the frosting gets too soft while you ice the cupcakes, put the frosting back in the fridge for about 10 minutes.





List of Ingredients



• 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
  
• 2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips , melted and slightly cooled
  
• 2 tablespoons milk
  
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt
  






Instructions



1. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy, about 30 seconds. With mixer on low speed, add sugar, 1 cup at a time, and cocoa powder and mix to combine. Beat in melted chocolate and increase speed to high, beating until pale and fluffy, about 1 minute.
   
2. Reduce speed to medium-low and add milk, vanilla, and salt. Increase speed to high and beat until fluffy, 30 more seconds.
   






Final Comments


Makes about 4 cups enough for 24 cupcakes