Chocolate Frosting I

123 Reviews

“Great on the Chocolate Walnut Cookies!” - by K. Myhre

Ingredients

5 1/3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons boiling water
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

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Original recipe yields 3 cups

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter. Add in cocoa, salt and boiling water, stirring until smooth.
Add powdered sugar and beat until frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. If frosting seems too thick, add water. If it seems too thin, add powdered sugar.
Spread on cooled cookies, such as Frosted Chocolate Walnut Goodies.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
56 cal
3%

Fat
2.8 g
4%

Carbs
8.5 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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MIZMOSA

Dec. 31, 2003

"This is a very smooth and easy to spread icing. I chose this recipe because there was no milk in the house, and I had just baked a Crazy Cake(another recipe I found on this site). They went together..." See more very well. I'll be making this one again!"

DELMARGEM

Oct. 22, 2007

"This wasn't at all what I was looking for-- it was a thick chocolate mess almost like ganache but not as smooth or sweet. I had to add twice as much sugar, a tablespoon of milk and a teaspoon of vani..." See morella to make it usable. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because I'm sure there are other people who are looking for a very unsweet, straight chocolate icing. I just made a bad recipe choice based on the simple ingredient list and directions. (I was looking for "vanilla-chocolate powdered sugar frosting", which I HIGHLY recommend) I MIGHT use this one SPARINGLY (spread thinly) either between cookie sandwiches or on top of them but never on a cake."

ChefMandy

Mar. 19, 2009

"This frosting was very yummy!!! The taste deserves a five but overall it earns a four. The frosting was very pretty and glossy but it took a while to get it to the right consistency. It took way more ..." See moresugar than called for to make it perfect. I also added just a little bit of vanilla flavoring. Very yummy with chocolate cupcakes. I will never buy frosting from the store again. Thanks for sharing. "

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