Quick Chocolate Frosting

Servings: 24
Yield: 24 servings

Description

This is a straightforward recipe for a quick and easy chocolate frosting you can use on cookies or cupcakes.

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.