Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
A rich and classic frosting from But First, Cookies!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
- 5½ cups confectioner's sugar
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup butter (1½ sticks)
- 10-12 Tbsp half-and-half
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
In a large bowl sift together the confectioner's sugar and cocoa power and then set aside.
In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until fluffy and then add the extract. Beat again to combine.
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.
Keyword buttercream, chocolate, frosting