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Chocolate Frosting I

SUBMITTED BY: K. Myhre PHOTO BY: bee

"Great on the Chocolate Walnut Cookies!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 33 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter. Add in cocoa, salt and boiling water, stirring until smooth.
  2. 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.
  3. Spread on cooled cookies, such as Frosted Chocolate Walnut Goodies.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by MIZMOSA
This is a very smooth and easy to spread icing. I chose this recipe because there was no milk... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by DELMARGEM
This wasn't at all what I was looking for-- it was a thick chocolate mess almost like ganache... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by OneHappyFamilyInIdaho
Rich in chocolate taste! Was exactly what I needed to frost 9x9 brownies. Didn't seem like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by BEANEFAN
Very easy to make. I made it by hand, and was nont too tiresome. And it tasted wonderful,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2006 by Jane
sweet & chocolaty... I was an instant star when I put this on a basic boxed cake recipe. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2006 by parentnproud
this recipe was so easy and the frosting was delicious... I was in a pinch and this came thru... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2008 by Laura Claire
This recipe was absolutely phenomenal. I was making a cake for my best friend's birthday and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2006 by Miss Tee
this frosting was simple and delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2008 by Annie_Luvs_2_cook
I loved how easy this frosting was. I used it on brownies and would say the flavor was decent,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by bee
I chose this recipe because I was out of milk. I can't say I was expecting it to be very good... MORE

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