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Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

A rich and classic frosting from But First, Cookies!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5½ cups confectioner's sugar
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup butter (1½ sticks)
  • 10-12 Tbsp half-and-half
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl sift together the confectioner's sugar and cocoa power and then set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until fluffy and then add the extract. Beat again to combine.
  3. Add the half-and-half and dry ingredients to the mixing bowl, alternating between the two until fully combined. Add more milk as necessary to reach desired consistency.