Chocolate Frosting I Recipe
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Chocolate Frosting I

By: K. Myhre 
"Great on the Chocolate Walnut Cookies!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (108)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

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

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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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 56 | Total Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 7mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by MIZMOSA   view full review
This is a very smooth and easy to spread icing. I chose this recipe because there was no milk...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by DELMARGEM   view full review
This wasn't at all what I was looking for-- it was a thick chocolate mess almost like ganache...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2006 by Jane   view full review
sweet & chocolaty... I was an instant star when I put this on a basic boxed cake recipe. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2009 by ChefMandy   view full review
This frosting was very yummy!!! The taste deserves a five but overall it earns a four. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2008 by Laura Claire   view full review
This recipe was absolutely phenomenal. I was making a cake for my best friend's birthday and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by OneHappyFamilyInIdaho   view full review
Rich in chocolate taste! Was exactly what I needed to frost 9x9 brownies. Didn't seem like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by BEANEFAN   view full review
Very easy to make. I made it by hand, and was nont too tiresome. And it tasted wonderful,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2009 by Catholicokie   view full review
Super Easy, my 5yr old daughter made it in just under 12 mins..we chilled it prior to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2006 by parentnproud   view full review
this recipe was so easy and the frosting was delicious... I was in a pinch and this came thru...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2006 by Miss Tee   view full review
this frosting was simple and delicious!

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